STARLINK-4468 (53969)

COSPAR: 2022-125F | Alt Name: Starlink 4468

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53969

International Designator

2022-125F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:21:46 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

350.55°

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Argument of Perigee

85.81°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4468

Alternative Name

Starlink 4468

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53969U 22125F   26200.84844970  .00000080  00000+0  23092-4 0  9995

2 53969  53.1606 350.5475 0001247  85.8060 274.3074 15.08832405209278

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Summary

The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-4468 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-125F) was launched on October 5, 2022, from the AFWTR launch site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch, including its dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, the satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan design and operates under the ownership of SPXS (SpaceX).

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

305

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-29-06

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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