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STARLINK-4519 (53439)
COSPAR: 2022-097BD | Alt Name: Starlink 4519
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53439
International Designator
2022-097BD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:19:37 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
225.61°
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Argument of Perigee
74.78°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4519
Alternative Name
Starlink 4519
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 53439U 22097BD 26201.05529891 .00000516 00000+0 25699-4 0 9990
2 53439 53.1597 225.6115 0000999 74.7841 285.3272 15.35397334218830
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4519, also known as Starlink 4519, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 10, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center at Launch Pad LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms and it weighed 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-4519 is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-26-52 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 4-26-52
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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