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STARLINK-4558 (53426)
COSPAR: 2022-097AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 4558
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53426
International Designator
2022-097AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:58:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
228.53°
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Argument of Perigee
93.58°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4558
Alternative Name
Starlink 4558
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 53426U 22097AQ 26200.49863823 .00001809 00000+0 62732-4 0 9994
2 53426 53.1592 228.5348 0001049 93.5757 266.5366 15.35403979218730
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4558 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX), launched on August 10, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar panels along with batteries for power supply. The shape is 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 4-26-39
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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