STARLINK-4351 (53193)

COSPAR: 2022-084E | Alt Name: Starlink 4351

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 22, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53193

International Designator

2022-084E

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:38:03 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

258.37°

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Argument of Perigee

101.96°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4351

Alternative Name

Starlink 4351

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53193U 22084E   26201.15143463 -.00000167  00000+0 -76688-5 0  9990

2 53193  97.2834 258.3688 0001932 101.9634 258.1810 15.05653123220252

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Summary

STARLINK-4351 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 22, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kg with a total launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 3-2-05 constellation.

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

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 3-2-05

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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