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STARLINK-4378 (53476)
COSPAR: 2022-099M | Alt Name: Starlink 4378
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53476
International Designator
2022-099M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:07:28 GMT
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Inclination
97.30°
Right Ascension
318.25°
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Argument of Perigee
116.40°
Period
95.69 min
Mean Motion
15.05 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4378
Alternative Name
Starlink 4378
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 53476U 22099M 26200.79686325 .00000331 00000+0 27415-4 0 9992
2 53476 97.3031 318.2477 0000936 116.3980 243.7343 15.04830246215858
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4378, also known as Starlink 4378, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's purpose is to support the Starlink Group 3-3-12 constellation mission for enhancing global internet connectivity.
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 3-3-12
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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