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STARLINK-4465 (53496)
COSPAR: 2022-099AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4465
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53496
International Designator
2022-099AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:21:12 GMT
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Inclination
97.62°
Right Ascension
263.13°
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Argument of Perigee
278.81°
Period
87.56 min
Mean Motion
16.45 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4465
Alternative Name
Starlink 4465
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53496U 22099AH 26110.34805813 .09372728 27086-5 24842-3 0 9990
2 53496 97.6189 263.1325 0013178 278.8089 81.1720 16.44607582204180
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4465 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-099AH) is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 300 kg. The satellite is designed for communication purposes and equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. It uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The physical dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The configuration is described as "Box + pan," indicating the shape of the satellite.
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 3-3-32
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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