STARLINK-4540 (53428)

COSPAR: 2022-097AS | Alt Name: Starlink 4540
DECAYED

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STARLINK-4540 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 10, 2022

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53428

International Designator

2022-097AS

Decay Date

12/28/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4540

Alternative Name

Starlink 4540

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The STARLINK-4540 satellite, also known as Starlink 4540, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on August 10, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms, with a total launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its primary mission is communication services.

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 4-26-41

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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