STARLINK-4425 (53208)

COSPAR: 2022-084V | Alt Name: Starlink 4425

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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

53208

International Designator

2022-084V

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:10:07 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

258.40°

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Argument of Perigee

83.59°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4425

Alternative Name

Starlink 4425

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53208U 22084V   26201.13203404 -.00000236  00000+0 -12438-4 0  9996

2 53208  97.2844 258.4040 0001582  83.5920 276.5488 15.05655945219232

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Summary

The STARLINK-4425 satellite, also known as Starlink 4425, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation series owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 22, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. At launch, it had a mass of 297 kg with a dry mass of 275 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation.

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 3-2-20

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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