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STARLINK-4373 (53219)
COSPAR: 2022-084AG | Alt Name: Starlink 4373
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53219
International Designator
2022-084AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:01:50 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
259.11°
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Argument of Perigee
147.77°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4373
Alternative Name
Starlink 4373
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 53219U 22084AG 26200.75127367 .00000305 00000+0 25056-4 0 9993
2 53219 97.2832 259.1068 0001561 147.7730 212.3594 15.05662204219252
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4373 satellite, also known as Starlink 4373, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 3-2-31, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 22, 2022, from the AFWTR launch site 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, with a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 3-2-31
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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