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STARLINK-4527 (53436)
COSPAR: 2022-097BA | Alt Name: Starlink 4527
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53436
International Designator
2022-097BA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:42:11 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
229.11°
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Argument of Perigee
79.37°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4527
Alternative Name
Starlink 4527
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 53436U 22097BA 26200.36263832 .00001304 00000+0 48281-4 0 9998
2 53436 53.1610 229.1091 0001295 79.3682 280.7467 15.35404064218710
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4527 is a communication satellite from the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 10, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and storage. The dry mass of the spacecraft is 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. The satellite has a box plus panel shape and is part of the Starlink Group 4-26-49 payload constellation.
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 4-26-49
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
Map
Next Pass
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