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STARLINK-4431 (53486)
COSPAR: 2022-099X | Alt Name: Starlink 4431
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53486
International Designator
2022-099X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.61°
Right Ascension
327.26°
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Argument of Perigee
75.29°
Period
92.89 min
Mean Motion
15.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4431
Alternative Name
Starlink 4431
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 53486U 22099X 26201.25004630 -.00898426 00000+0 -17487-1 0 9995
2 53486 97.6058 327.2560 0001705 75.2865 25.0504 15.50290783 5959
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4431 satellite, also known as Starlink 4431, is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation launched by SpaceX on August 12, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 300 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. This satellite is owned by SpaceX and operates as part of the Starlink Group 3-3-22 mission aimed at communication purposes.
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 3-3-22
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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