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STARLINK-4385 (53198)
COSPAR: 2022-084K | Alt Name: Starlink 4385
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53198
International Designator
2022-084K
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:38:15 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
258.41°
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Argument of Perigee
114.61°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4385
Alternative Name
Starlink 4385
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 53198U 22084K 26201.10990213 .00000447 00000+0 34863-4 0 9990
2 53198 97.2831 258.4087 0001953 114.6098 245.5333 15.05656346219894
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4385 satellite, also known as Starlink 4385 and part of the Starlink Group 3-2-10 payload, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 22, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-4385 utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system.
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 3-2-10
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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