STARLINK-4535 (53392)

COSPAR: 2022-097E | Alt Name: Starlink 4535

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 10, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53392

International Designator

2022-097E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

250.46°

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Argument of Perigee

119.51°

Period

94.89 min

Mean Motion

15.17 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4535

Alternative Name

Starlink 4535

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53392U 22097E   26200.83335647  .00003501  00000+0  18812-3 0  9992

2 53392  53.1591 250.4621 0002227 119.5085 207.3599 15.17475025  5838

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Summary

STARLINK-4535 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 10, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters due to its solar arrays and other deployable structures. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is generated through solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-26-05 constellation.

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

275

Launch Mass

297

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-26-05

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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