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STARLINK-4499 (53402)
COSPAR: 2022-097Q | Alt Name: Starlink 4499
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53402
International Designator
2022-097Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
248.44°
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Argument of Perigee
156.20°
Period
94.84 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4499
Alternative Name
Starlink 4499
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 53402U 22097Q 26201.25004630 .00006014 00000+0 30473-3 0 9995
2 53402 53.1591 248.4443 0001938 156.2021 211.0484 15.18297024 5843
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Summary
STARLINK-4499 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on August 10, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it operates on solar arrays and batteries for power. It carries krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and has a dry mass of 275 kg and launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and belongs to the Starlink Group 4-26-15 payload mission, designed for communication purposes.
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 4-26-15
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
Map
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