STARLINK-4371 (53232)

COSPAR: 2022-084AV | Alt Name: Starlink 4371

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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

53232

International Designator

2022-084AV

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:22:18 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

258.30°

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Argument of Perigee

114.59°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4371

Alternative Name

Starlink 4371

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53232U 22084AV  26201.09882457  .00000252  00000+0  21389-4 0  9990

2 53232  97.2817 258.3028 0002880 114.5941 245.5587 15.05654404219239

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Summary

The STARLINK-4371 satellite, also known as Starlink 4371, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 22, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, while it had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite links for data transmission between satellites. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for orbital adjustments and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. Its purpose is to provide global internet connectivity as part of the Starlink mission.

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 3-2-44

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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