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STARLINK-4435 (53502)
COSPAR: 2022-099AP | Alt Name: Starlink 4435
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53502
International Designator
2022-099AP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
327.64°
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Argument of Perigee
112.68°
Period
93.08 min
Mean Motion
15.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4435
Alternative Name
Starlink 4435
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 53502U 22099AP 26200.83335647 -.00973795 00000+0 -21034-1 0 9998
2 53502 97.6035 327.6429 0001309 112.6793 181.9051 15.47107519 5989
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4435 satellite, also known as Starlink 4435, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band communication equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed data transmission between satellites. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 3-3-38 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 3-3-38
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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