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STARLINK-4552 (53420)
COSPAR: 2022-097AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 4552
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53420
International Designator
2022-097AJ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:53:15 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
238.61°
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Argument of Perigee
83.82°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4552
Alternative Name
Starlink 4552
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 53420U 22097AJ 26200.82864663 -.00000767 00000+0 -14245-4 0 9998
2 53420 53.1613 238.6123 0001385 83.8186 276.2972 15.29359765218605
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4552 satellite, also known as Starlink 4552, is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on August 10, 2022, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It serves a communication mission with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. The satellite features a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for its equipment, equipped with krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. At launch, it had a mass of 297 kg and a dry mass of 275 kg.
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 4-26-33
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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