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STARLINK-4298 (53177)
COSPAR: 2022-083AX | Alt Name: Starlink 4298
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53177
International Designator
2022-083AX
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
262.87°
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Argument of Perigee
51.03°
Period
94.69 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4298
Alternative Name
Starlink 4298
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53177U 22083AX 26201.25004630 .00027702 00000+0 12547-2 0 9997
2 53177 53.1612 262.8707 0000819 51.0348 283.9820 15.20692447 5797
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4298 satellite, also known as Starlink 4298, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 4-22-46 and was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on July 17, 2022. The launch occurred from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Solar arrays and batteries are used to power the spacecraft. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with an antenna array, serving as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation aimed at providing global internet coverage.
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 4-22-46
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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