STARLINK-4363 (53220)

COSPAR: 2022-084AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4363

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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

53220

International Designator

2022-084AH

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:12:03 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

257.95°

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Argument of Perigee

120.81°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4363

Alternative Name

Starlink 4363

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53220U 22084AH  26200.71670171  .00001126  00000+0  81941-4 0  9994

2 53220  97.2840 257.9465 0001559 120.8082 239.3299 15.05648730219696

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-4363 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-084AH) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by SpaceX. It was launched on July 22, 2022, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kg, while its launch mass was 297 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries to provide power.

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 3-2-32

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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