STARLINK-4470 (53655)

COSPAR: 2022-105H | Alt Name: Starlink 4470

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 31, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53655

International Designator

2022-105H

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

97.60°

Right Ascension

87.91°

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Argument of Perigee

86.39°

Period

93.14 min

Mean Motion

15.46 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4470

Alternative Name

Starlink 4470

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53655U 22105H   26201.25004630 -.00509139  00000+0 -11110-1 0  9998

2 53655  97.6041  87.9102 0001479  86.3902 273.5585 15.46093585  6006

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Summary

STARLINK-4470, also known as Starlink 4470, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 31, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC-4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg. The satellite features a box with a panel design, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It is part of the Starlink Group 3-4-08 payload, designed to provide global internet coverage through its Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communication capabilities. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering, STARLINK-4470 supports SpaceX's mission to enhance worldwide connectivity via satellite technology.

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 3-4-08

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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