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STARLINK-4514 (53551)
COSPAR: 2022-101AA | Alt Name: Starlink 4514
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53551
International Designator
2022-101AA
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
188.33°
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Argument of Perigee
75.20°
Period
94.61 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4514
Alternative Name
Starlink 4514
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 53551U 22101AA 26201.25004630 .00025370 00000+0 11054-2 0 9995
2 53551 53.1615 188.3272 0001553 75.2036 261.7788 15.22067635 5753
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4514 satellite, also known as Starlink 4514 and part of the Starlink Group 4-27-25 payload, was launched on August 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) with a mission for communication purposes and measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. It carries a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 300 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology, an optical inter-satellite link, krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration.
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 4-27-25
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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