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STARLINK-4450 (53491)
COSPAR: 2022-099AC | Alt Name: Starlink 4450
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53491
International Designator
2022-099AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
326.91°
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Argument of Perigee
90.50°
Period
93.04 min
Mean Motion
15.48 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4450
Alternative Name
Starlink 4450
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 53491U 22099AC 26200.83335647 -.00631982 00000+0 -13227-1 0 9999
2 53491 97.6031 326.9138 0001530 90.5033 211.1951 15.47750532 5948
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4450, also known as Starlink 4450, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-4450 weighs 300 kilograms at launch and 275 kilograms dry mass. Its shape is described as a box with a pan, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's mission is to provide 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 3-3-27
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
Map
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