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STARLINK-4408 (53206)
COSPAR: 2022-084T | Alt Name: Starlink 4408
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53206
International Designator
2022-084T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
259.26°
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Argument of Perigee
8.74°
Period
94.97 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4408
Alternative Name
Starlink 4408
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 53206U 22084T 26200.83335647 -.00021839 00000+0 -11305-2 0 9997
2 53206 97.2841 259.2603 0001125 8.7421 117.8700 15.16241963 5813
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4408 satellite, also known as Starlink 4408, is part of the Starlink group 3-2-18 and was launched on July 22, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is communication purposes, utilizing krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite's shape is described as box + pan configuration. The owner of STARLINK-4408 is also listed as SPXS.
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 3-2-18
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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