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STARLINK-4480 (53416)
COSPAR: 2022-097AE | Alt Name: Starlink 4480
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53416
International Designator
2022-097AE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:48:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
240.60°
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Argument of Perigee
71.74°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4480
Alternative Name
Starlink 4480
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 53416U 22097AE 26200.82544509 .00000021 00000+0 19400-4 0 9996
2 53416 53.1585 240.5984 0000966 71.7384 288.3712 15.08831821218572
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4480 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and belongs to the Starlink constellation. Launched on August 10, 2022, from LC39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link. STARLINK-4480 uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-26-29
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
Map
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