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STARLINK-4402 (53509)
COSPAR: 2022-099AW | Alt Name: Starlink 4402
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53509
International Designator
2022-099AW
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
326.91°
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Argument of Perigee
63.23°
Period
91.88 min
Mean Motion
15.67 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4402
Alternative Name
Starlink 4402
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 53509U 22099AW 26201.25004630 -.00387120 00000+0 -37944-2 0 9996
2 53509 97.6029 326.9105 0001291 63.2290 229.2794 15.67188687 5982
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4402 satellite, also known as Starlink 4402, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 12, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, featuring a configuration described as "Box + pan." It has a dry mass of 275 kg and weighed 300 kg at launch. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, designed to provide continuous communication services as part of the Starlink Group 3-3-45 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 3-3-45
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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