STARLINK-4297 (53543)

COSPAR: 2022-101S | Alt Name: Starlink 4297

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53543

International Designator

2022-101S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:17:57 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

189.04°

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Argument of Perigee

80.08°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4297

Alternative Name

Starlink 4297

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53543U 22101S   26200.26247014  .00000588  00000+0  28553-4 0  9999

2 53543  53.1616 189.0380 0001150  80.0817 280.0316 15.34390762216913

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-4297, also known as Starlink 4297, is part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan, and its primary mission is to provide 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

290

Launch Mass

300

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-27-17

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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