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STARLINK-4398 (53466)
COSPAR: 2022-099B | Alt Name: Starlink 4398
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53466
International Designator
2022-099B
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
326.57°
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Argument of Perigee
81.59°
Period
93.69 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4398
Alternative Name
Starlink 4398
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 53466U 22099B 26201.25004630 .00068364 00000+0 18804-2 0 9996
2 53466 97.6034 326.5717 0001509 81.5950 171.4021 15.36935510 6009
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4398 satellite, also known as Starlink 4398, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite weighs around 300 kilograms at launch and 275 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves a mission of communication in Earth's orbit.
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
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-3-02
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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