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STARLINK-4479 (53415)
COSPAR: 2022-097AD | Alt Name: Starlink 4479
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53415
International Designator
2022-097AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
236.63°
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Argument of Perigee
84.99°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4479
Alternative Name
Starlink 4479
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 53415U 22097AD 26201.25004630 -.00029193 00000+0 -93194-3 0 9993
2 53415 53.1609 236.6250 0001344 84.9875 351.2010 15.31722704 5808
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4479 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 10, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has an overall length of 0.2 meters and spans 9 meters with a diameter of 2.8 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms, and its launch mass was 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. STARLINK-4479 uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The satellite’s shape can be described as a box with panels, and it was manufactured by SpaceX.
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 4-26-28
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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