STARLINK-4359 (53226)

COSPAR: 2022-084AP | Alt Name: Starlink 4359

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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

53226

International Designator

2022-084AP

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:52:05 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

257.94°

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Argument of Perigee

111.49°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4359

Alternative Name

Starlink 4359

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53226U 22084AP  26200.70284270  .00000396  00000+0  31333-4 0  9998

2 53226  97.2824 257.9438 0001708 111.4939 248.6470 15.05654697219173

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Summary

The STARLINK-4359 satellite, also known as Starlink 4359, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 22, 2022, from the AFWTR launch site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is recorded as 275 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape design. The primary mission of STARLINK-4359 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 3-2-38 payload constellation.

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 3-2-38

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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