STARLINK-4418 (53678)

COSPAR: 2022-105AG | Alt Name: Starlink 4418

DECAYED

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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

53678

International Designator

2022-105AG

Decay Date

5/8/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4418

Alternative Name

Starlink 4418

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-4418 satellite, also known as Starlink 4418, is part of the Starlink group 3-4-31 constellation and was launched on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite's manufacturer is SPXS (SpaceX), and it serves a communication purpose for its owner, also SpaceX. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 300 kilograms. The satellite's equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. It uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply.

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 3-4-31

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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