STARLINK-4539 (53423)

COSPAR: 2022-097AM | Alt Name: Starlink 4539

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 10, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53423

International Designator

2022-097AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:21:42 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

235.63°

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Argument of Perigee

65.63°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4539

Alternative Name

Starlink 4539

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 53423U 22097AM  26200.80673801  .00000664  00000+0  33163-4 0  9995

2 53423  53.1590 235.6287 0001138  65.6342 294.4778 15.31688254218649

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-4539 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-097AM) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 10, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kg with a total launch mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, and it serves as part of the Starlink Group 4-26-36 constellation for communication purposes.

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

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 4-26-36

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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