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STARLINK-4483 (53532)
COSPAR: 2022-101F | Alt Name: Starlink 4483
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53532
International Designator
2022-101F
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:45:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
198.60°
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Argument of Perigee
79.25°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4483
Alternative Name
Starlink 4483
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 53532U 22101F 26201.28176922 -.00000018 00000+0 16941-4 0 9996
2 53532 53.1606 198.5954 0001291 79.2496 280.8641 15.08832425216187
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4483, also known as Starlink 4483, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR), LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Starlink-4483 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 300 kilograms. The satellite's shape consists of a box with panels, and its mission involves providing communication services.
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
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-27-06
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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