STARLINK-4353 (53214)

COSPAR: 2022-084AB | Alt Name: Starlink 4353

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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

53214

International Designator

2022-084AB

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:58:11 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

258.34°

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Argument of Perigee

117.59°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4353

Alternative Name

Starlink 4353

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53214U 22084AB  26201.12374132  .00000002  00000+0  40119-5 0  9996

2 53214  97.2822 258.3372 0001724 117.5935 242.5467 15.05660100219233

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-4353 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-084AB) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on July 22, 2022, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 at SLC4E launch pad. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is 275 kg, with an initial launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape can be described as box-like with a pan configuration. It is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and was manufactured by the same entity.

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 3-2-26

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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