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STARLINK-4492 (53410)
COSPAR: 2022-097Y | Alt Name: Starlink 4492
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53410
International Designator
2022-097Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:39:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
241.99°
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Argument of Perigee
89.76°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4492
Alternative Name
Starlink 4492
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 53410U 22097Y 26200.52735823 .00000582 00000+0 54636-4 0 9990
2 53410 53.1591 241.9867 0001161 89.7573 270.3552 15.08842264218559
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4492 satellite, also known as Starlink 4492, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 10, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A via a Falcon 9 rocket. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and launched with a total mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries, contributing to its mission of providing global internet coverage.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-26-23
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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