STARLINK-4384 (53218)

COSPAR: 2022-084AF | Alt Name: Starlink 4384

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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

53218

International Designator

2022-084AF

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:22:00 GMT

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Inclination

97.29°

Right Ascension

259.65°

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Argument of Perigee

116.79°

Period

95.69 min

Mean Motion

15.05 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4384

Alternative Name

Starlink 4384

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53218U 22084AF  26201.14028611 -.00004342  00000+0 -30371-3 0  9990

2 53218  97.2946 259.6518 0001152 116.7895 243.3450 15.04849197219832

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Summary

The STARLINK-4384 satellite, also known as Starlink 4384, is part of the Starlink group 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, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It also has krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite operates in a box + pan shape configuration for communication missions.

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 3-2-30

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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