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STARLINK-4440 (53671)
COSPAR: 2022-105Z | Alt Name: Starlink 4440
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53671
International Designator
2022-105Z
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:56:11 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
78.32°
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Argument of Perigee
89.51°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4440
Alternative Name
Starlink 4440
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 53671U 22105Z 26201.12235997 -.00000343 00000+0 -19883-4 0 9995
2 53671 97.2852 78.3222 0002444 89.5145 270.6363 15.05655477213151
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4440, also known as Starlink 4440, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 31, 2022, from the Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The purpose of STARLINK-4440 is to enhance communication capabilities as part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 3-4-24 mission.
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 3-4-24
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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