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STARLINK-4368 (53234)
COSPAR: 2022-084AX | Alt Name: Starlink 4368
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53234
International Designator
2022-084AX
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
264.38°
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Argument of Perigee
74.01°
Period
93.61 min
Mean Motion
15.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4368
Alternative Name
Starlink 4368
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 53234U 22084AX 26201.25004630 -.01432001 00000+0 -41827-1 0 9999
2 53234 97.6006 264.3765 0001183 74.0094 307.4371 15.38313913 5891
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4368, also known as Starlink 4368, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 22, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters when deployed. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. Its primary mission is communication services as part of the Starlink Group 3-2-46 satellite deployment.
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 3-2-46
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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