STARLINK-4422 (53639)

COSPAR: 2022-104BD | Alt Name: Starlink 4422

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 28, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53639

International Designator

2022-104BD

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.22°

Right Ascension

329.61°

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Argument of Perigee

82.57°

Period

92.07 min

Mean Motion

15.64 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4422

Alternative Name

Starlink 4422

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53639U 22104BD  26201.25004630 -.00213941  00000+0 -22704-2 0  9994

2 53639  53.2171 329.6144 0000703  82.5729 248.6546 15.64089318  5767

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Summary

STARLINK-4422, also known as Starlink 4422, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink Group 4-23-52 project.

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 4-23-52

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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