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STARLINK-4471 (53664)
COSPAR: 2022-105S | Alt Name: Starlink 4471
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53664
International Designator
2022-105S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:38:12 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
79.42°
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Argument of Perigee
80.62°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4471
Alternative Name
Starlink 4471
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 53664U 22105S 26201.10986399 .00000028 00000+0 58347-5 0 9991
2 53664 97.2849 79.4190 0002617 80.6196 279.5327 15.05652229213223
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4471 satellite, also known as Starlink 4471, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment at the time of its deployment. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It serves a communication mission, owned and manufactured by SPXS.
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
290
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-4-17
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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