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STARLINK-4400 (53468)
COSPAR: 2022-099D | Alt Name: Starlink 4400
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53468
International Designator
2022-099D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:35:32 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
318.52°
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Argument of Perigee
128.46°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4400
Alternative Name
Starlink 4400
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 53468U 22099D 26201.27467906 -.00000216 00000+0 -11057-4 0 9998
2 53468 97.2844 318.5231 0001844 128.4620 231.6773 15.05648259215928
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4400 satellite, also known as Starlink 4400 and part of the Starlink Group 3-3-04 payload, was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SPXS and manufactured by SpaceX. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, with a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The primary purpose of this satellite is communication, and it has a box plus pan shape.
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 3-3-04
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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