STARLINK-4448 (53504)

COSPAR: 2022-099AR | Alt Name: Starlink 4448

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 12, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53504

International Designator

2022-099AR

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

97.60°

Right Ascension

326.87°

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Argument of Perigee

69.13°

Period

92.91 min

Mean Motion

15.50 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4448

Alternative Name

Starlink 4448

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53504U 22099AR  26201.25004630 -.00670058  00000+0 -13090-1 0  9991

2 53504  97.6034 326.8678 0001651  69.1301  73.1288 15.49850791  5633

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Summary

The STARLINK-4448 satellite, also known as Starlink 4448, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on August 12, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite weighs approximately 300 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Its primary mission is communication, facilitated by Ku/Ka-band payload equipment and optical inter-satellite links. It uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation.

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

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 3-3-40

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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