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STARLINK-4445 (53474)
COSPAR: 2022-099K | Alt Name: Starlink 4445
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53474
International Designator
2022-099K
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:11:35 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
318.51°
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Argument of Perigee
102.30°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4445
Alternative Name
Starlink 4445
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 53474U 22099K 26201.25804825 .00000192 00000+0 17178-4 0 9999
2 53474 97.2831 318.5103 0001610 102.2954 257.8454 15.05654970215923
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4445 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 12, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC-4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 300 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 3-3-10 payload.
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 3-3-10
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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