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STARLINK-4405 (53201)
COSPAR: 2022-084N | Alt Name: Starlink 4405
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NORAD ID
53201
International Designator
2022-084N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
264.78°
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Argument of Perigee
86.90°
Period
93.17 min
Mean Motion
15.46 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4405
Alternative Name
Starlink 4405
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 53201U 22084N 26200.83335647 -.00767491 00000+0 -17376-1 0 9996
2 53201 97.6023 264.7823 0002016 86.8992 99.6871 15.45548904 5913
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4405 satellite, also known as Starlink 4405, is a communication spacecraft part of the Starlink Group 3-2-13 launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on July 22, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when its components are fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link technology, it utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 3-2-13
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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