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STARLINK-4366 (53227)
COSPAR: 2022-084AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 4366
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53227
International Designator
2022-084AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:37:54 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
259.09°
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Argument of Perigee
134.37°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4366
Alternative Name
Starlink 4366
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 53227U 22084AQ 26200.73465911 -.00001313 00000+0 -87112-4 0 9993
2 53227 97.2815 259.0912 0001652 134.3724 225.7639 15.05650706219257
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4366 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-084AQ) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on July 22, 2022, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this satellite operates in a box + pan configuration for its mission focused on communication services.
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 3-2-39
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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