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STARLINK-4144 (53257)
COSPAR: 2022-086R | Alt Name: Starlink 4144
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53257
International Designator
2022-086R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:01:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
318.55°
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Argument of Perigee
88.48°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4144
Alternative Name
Starlink 4144
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53257U 22086R 26201.29281502 -.00000417 00000+0 -81145-5 0 9997
2 53257 53.1606 318.5534 0001109 88.4827 271.6291 15.08828667221084
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4144 is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 4-25-16 constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 24, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Weighing 275 kilograms dry, it carries Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters while its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries.
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 4-25-16
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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