STARLINK-4492 (53410)

COSPAR: 2022-097Y | Alt Name: Starlink 4492

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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

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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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

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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.

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 4-26-23

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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