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STARLINK-4409 (53203)
COSPAR: 2022-084Q | Alt Name: Starlink 4409
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53203
International Designator
2022-084Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:46:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
259.08°
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Argument of Perigee
118.97°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4409
Alternative Name
Starlink 4409
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 53203U 22084Q 26200.69865847 .00000366 00000+0 29249-4 0 9996
2 53203 97.2821 259.0832 0001015 118.9747 241.1582 15.05653623219244
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4409, also known as Starlink 4409, is a communication satellite owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on July 22, 2022, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad 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 extended. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power, it weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 3-2-15 payload configuration and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band communication equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link 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 3-2-15
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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