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STARLINK-4394 (53467)
COSPAR: 2022-099C | Alt Name: Starlink 4394
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53467
International Designator
2022-099C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
329.34°
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Argument of Perigee
86.32°
Period
91.46 min
Mean Motion
15.74 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4394
Alternative Name
Starlink 4394
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 53467U 22099C 26201.83335647 -.00616485 00000+0 -45774-2 0 9997
2 53467 97.6024 329.3439 0001456 86.3198 22.4397 15.74473842 5994
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4394 satellite, also known as Starlink 4394 and part of the Starlink Group 3-3-03 payload, was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, while its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves a communication mission 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.
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 3-3-03
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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