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STARLINK-4406 (53667)
COSPAR: 2022-105V | Alt Name: Starlink 4406
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53667
International Designator
2022-105V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
85.47°
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Argument of Perigee
89.45°
Period
93.66 min
Mean Motion
15.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4406
Alternative Name
Starlink 4406
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 53667U 22105V 26200.83335647 .00057249 00000+0 15463-2 0 9993
2 53667 97.5979 85.4716 0002254 89.4485 312.9108 15.37553596 5904
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4406 satellite, also known as Starlink 4406, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary mission is communication.
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 3-4-20
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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