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STARLINK-4482 (53530)
COSPAR: 2022-101D | Alt Name: Starlink 4482
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53530
International Designator
2022-101D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:41:30 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
201.26°
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Argument of Perigee
83.28°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4482
Alternative Name
Starlink 4482
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 53530U 22101D 26200.73715769 .00000196 00000+0 30426-4 0 9991
2 53530 53.1595 201.2644 0001125 83.2819 276.8301 15.08832565216093
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4482, also known as Starlink 4482, is a satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its deployable components. Its dry mass is recorded as 290 kilograms, and it had an initial launch mass of 300 kilograms. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with panels that likely unfold in orbit for optimal functionality. It is part of the Starlink Group 4-27-04 payload aimed at expanding global internet coverage through SpaceX’s network of satellites.
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
290
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-27-04
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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