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STARLINK-4392 (53489)
COSPAR: 2022-099AA | Alt Name: Starlink 4392
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53489
International Designator
2022-099AA
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:16:48 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
318.49°
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Argument of Perigee
99.08°
Period
95.59 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4392
Alternative Name
Starlink 4392
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 53489U 22099AA 26201.26167678 .00000205 00000+0 17776-4 0 9993
2 53489 97.2844 318.4913 0001115 99.0755 261.0599 15.06458424215927
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4392 is a Starlink satellite, designated 2022-099AA, owned by SPXS and launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using the 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. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite’s dry mass is 275 kilograms and its launch mass was 300 kilograms. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, and the shape of the spacecraft is described as box with a pan. Its mission is to support communication purposes within SPXS's constellation.
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 3-3-25
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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