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STARLINK-4426 (53484)
COSPAR: 2022-099V | Alt Name: Starlink 4426
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53484
International Designator
2022-099V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
319.83°
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Argument of Perigee
109.92°
Period
94.08 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4426
Alternative Name
Starlink 4426
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 53484U 22099V 26201.25004630 .00120359 00000+0 40013-2 0 9996
2 53484 97.2845 319.8304 0002141 109.9226 169.5177 15.30678640 5827
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4426 satellite, also known as Starlink 4426, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It 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 a span of 9 meters, with a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and includes an optical inter-satellite link as part of its equipment. The satellite's propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is focused on providing communication services.
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 3-3-20
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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