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STARLINK-4486 (53540)
COSPAR: 2022-101P | Alt Name: Starlink 4486
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53540
International Designator
2022-101P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:33:07 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
193.11°
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Argument of Perigee
72.36°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4486
Alternative Name
Starlink 4486
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 53540U 22101P 26200.35633230 -.00000048 00000+0 15089-4 0 9997
2 53540 53.1591 193.1126 0001122 72.3609 287.7505 15.08830245216862
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4486 satellite, also known as Starlink 4486, is a communication spacecraft belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation and utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band communication equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission.
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 4-27-14
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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