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STARLINK-4393 (53470)
COSPAR: 2022-099F | Alt Name: Starlink 4393
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53470
International Designator
2022-099F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:00:56 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
318.19°
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Argument of Perigee
120.04°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4393
Alternative Name
Starlink 4393
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 53470U 22099F 26200.95898238 -.00000193 00000+0 -94456-5 0 9990
2 53470 97.2834 318.1868 0001267 120.0417 240.0937 15.05656344215877
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4393 satellite, also known as Starlink 4393, is a part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 300 kilograms at launch and 275 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is stabilized using Krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it operates within a communication mission framework under the Starlink Group 3-3-06 payload category.
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 3-3-06
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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