STARLINK-4493 (53533)

COSPAR: 2022-101G | Alt Name: Starlink 4493

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53533

International Designator

2022-101G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

199.60°

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Argument of Perigee

62.07°

Period

94.16 min

Mean Motion

15.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4493

Alternative Name

Starlink 4493

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53533U 22101G   26200.83335647  .00269843  00000+0  90620-2 0  9994

2 53533  53.1635 199.6044 0000987  62.0746 194.7092 15.29234808  5735

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Summary

STARLINK-4493, also known as Starlink 4493, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, STARLINK-4493's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-27-07 payload.

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

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 4-27-07

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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