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STARLINK-4383 (53473)
COSPAR: 2022-099J | Alt Name: Starlink 4383
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53473
International Designator
2022-099J
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
325.45°
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Argument of Perigee
76.55°
Period
92.89 min
Mean Motion
15.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4383
Alternative Name
Starlink 4383
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53473U 22099J 26201.25004630 -.00630891 00000+0 -12069-1 0 9992
2 53473 97.6018 325.4496 0001640 76.5459 346.2844 15.50302773 5835
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4383 satellite, also known as Starlink 4383, is a communication satellite part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 12, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is recorded as 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan design, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the United States.
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 3-3-09
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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