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STARLINK-4300 (53173)
COSPAR: 2022-083AT | Alt Name: Starlink 4300
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53173
International Designator
2022-083AT
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
262.70°
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Argument of Perigee
190.38°
Period
94.61 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4300
Alternative Name
Starlink 4300
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53173U 22083AT 26201.25004630 .00019859 00000+0 86985-3 0 9995
2 53173 53.1608 262.6980 0001255 190.3781 193.8712 15.22033654 5792
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4300 satellite, also known as Starlink 4300, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 17, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using Falcon 9 at Launch Complex 40. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating solar arrays or other extendable components. It weighs around 275 kilograms dry and 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped structure with additional panels for its operational needs.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
275
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-22-42
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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