STARLINK-4334 (53665)

COSPAR: 2022-105T | Alt Name: Starlink 4334

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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

53665

International Designator

2022-105T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

97.60°

Right Ascension

87.31°

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Argument of Perigee

77.90°

Period

92.49 min

Mean Motion

15.57 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4334

Alternative Name

Starlink 4334

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53665U 22105T   26200.83335647 -.00828199  00000+0 -12528-1 0  9991

2 53665  97.6029  87.3075 0001262  77.9011 145.8056 15.57008948  5962

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Summary

STARLINK-4334, also known as Starlink 4334, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. Launched on August 31, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E), Vandenberg Space Force Station (AFWTR), using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg with a total launch mass of 300 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication purposes and has optical inter-satellite links for connectivity within the constellation. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion relies on Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan-like structure, aimed at providing global internet coverage.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 3-4-18

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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