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STARLINK-4543 (53429)
COSPAR: 2022-097AT | Alt Name: Starlink 4543
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53429
International Designator
2022-097AT
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:19 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
228.99°
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Argument of Perigee
78.89°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4543
Alternative Name
Starlink 4543
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 53429U 22097AT 26200.45855713 .00000640 00000+0 29244-4 0 9995
2 53429 53.1610 228.9944 0001258 78.8866 281.2278 15.35395379218728
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4543 satellite, also known as Starlink 4543, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 10, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures approximately 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 with a total mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. It operates in a communication role as part of the Starlink Group 4-26-42 mission.
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 4-26-42
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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