STARLINK-4446 (53505)

COSPAR: 2022-099AS | Alt Name: Starlink 4446

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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

53505

International Designator

2022-099AS

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:38:14 GMT

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Inclination

97.61°

Right Ascension

335.33°

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Argument of Perigee

169.67°

Period

90.89 min

Mean Motion

15.84 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4446

Alternative Name

Starlink 4446

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53505U 22099AS  26200.90155256  .00079272  00000+0  34822-3 0  9991

2 53505  97.6051 335.3304 0002619 169.6689 190.4634 15.84372438216823

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Summary

The Starlink-4446 satellite, also known as Starlink 4446, was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite is part of the Starlink Group 3-3-41 and has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms with a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion relies on Krypton ion thrusters. Starlink-4446 was manufactured by SPXS in the United States and is owned by SpaceX, contributing to their constellation for global 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.

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 3-3-41

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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