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STARLINK-4557 (53432)
COSPAR: 2022-097AW | Alt Name: Starlink 4557
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53432
International Designator
2022-097AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:06:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
226.85°
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Argument of Perigee
66.86°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4557
Alternative Name
Starlink 4557
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 53432U 22097AW 26200.79632873 -.00001316 00000+0 -26839-4 0 9996
2 53432 53.1595 226.8454 0000860 66.8612 293.2482 15.35406234218780
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4557 satellite, also known as Starlink 4557 and part of the Starlink Group 4-26-45 payload, was launched on August 10, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration of Box + pan with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters, spanning approximately 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, it operates on solar arrays and batteries. Propulsion is provided by Krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite serves the mission of enhancing global communication infrastructure.
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 4-26-45
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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