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STARLINK-4421 (53488)
COSPAR: 2022-099Z | Alt Name: Starlink 4421
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53488
International Designator
2022-099Z
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
319.88°
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Argument of Perigee
77.71°
Period
94.37 min
Mean Motion
15.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4421
Alternative Name
Starlink 4421
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 53488U 22099Z 26201.25004630 .00821488 00000+0 29557-1 0 9990
2 53488 97.2850 319.8775 0001671 77.7102 303.3570 15.25941422 5786
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4421 satellite, also known as Starlink 4421, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 3-3-24, launched on August 12, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base SLC4E using a 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's dry mass is 275 kilograms and its launch mass is 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and its owner is also SpaceX.
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 3-3-24
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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