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STARLINK-4497 (53411)
COSPAR: 2022-097Z | Alt Name: Starlink 4497
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53411
International Designator
2022-097Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:22:19 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
240.17°
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Argument of Perigee
79.44°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4497
Alternative Name
Starlink 4497
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 53411U 22097Z 26200.93216966 -.00000529 00000+0 -15179-4 0 9990
2 53411 53.1594 240.1665 0001002 79.4402 280.6702 15.08833325218617
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4497 satellite, also known as Starlink 4497, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 10, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a bus configuration with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms when dry and had an initial mass of 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries to generate power. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite's primary mission is communication within the Starlink Group 4-26-24 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.
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 4-26-24
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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