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STARLINK-4454 (53499)
COSPAR: 2022-099AL | Alt Name: Starlink 4454
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53499
International Designator
2022-099AL
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
325.63°
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Argument of Perigee
81.96°
Period
93.16 min
Mean Motion
15.46 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4454
Alternative Name
Starlink 4454
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 53499U 22099AL 26201.25004630 .00117356 00000+0 24029-2 0 9994
2 53499 97.6020 325.6273 0001768 81.9566 202.8066 15.45655652 5879
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4454 satellite, also known as Starlink 4454 and belonging to the Starlink group, was launched on August 12, 2022, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SPXS and operated for communication purposes. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is recorded as 275 kg, while its launch mass was 300 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Additionally, it employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan," but specific details about its material composition or major events are not provided.
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 3-3-35
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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