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STARLINK-4509 (53404)
COSPAR: 2022-097S | Alt Name: Starlink 4509
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53404
International Designator
2022-097S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:58:59 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
240.50°
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Argument of Perigee
85.47°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4509
Alternative Name
Starlink 4509
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 53404U 22097S 26200.41596897 -.00000309 00000+0 18169-5 0 9997
2 53404 53.1602 240.5005 0001811 85.4667 274.6541 15.31707323218561
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4509 satellite, also known as Starlink 4509, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on August 10, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and weighs 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Its primary mission is communication within the Starlink Group 4-26-17.
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
275
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-26-17
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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