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STARLINK-4476 (53419)
COSPAR: 2022-097AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4476
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53419
International Designator
2022-097AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
238.50°
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Argument of Perigee
147.44°
Period
94.84 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4476
Alternative Name
Starlink 4476
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53419U 22097AH 26201.25004630 .00006872 00000+0 34507-3 0 9997
2 53419 53.1596 238.5030 0000946 147.4363 83.9468 15.18386948 5759
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4476 satellite, also known as STARLINK-4476 and part of the Starlink Group 4-26-32 mission, was launched on August 10, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to SpaceX (SPXS) and is configured for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched at a total mass of 297 kilograms. It features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication and employs Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan, but details such as RCS, ADCS, color, transmitter frequencies, major events, material composition, constellation name, related satellites, and sources are not provided in the data given.
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 4-26-32
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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