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STARLINK-4495 (53552)
COSPAR: 2022-101AB | Alt Name: Starlink 4495
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53552
International Designator
2022-101AB
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:31:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
189.20°
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Argument of Perigee
84.16°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4495
Alternative Name
Starlink 4495
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 53552U 22101AB 26201.14653888 .00002201 00000+0 15638-3 0 9990
2 53552 53.1599 189.2029 0001031 84.1620 275.9489 15.08819969216954
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4495 satellite, also known as Starlink 4495 and part of the Starlink Group 4-27-26 payload, was launched on August 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SPXS, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 300 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. This communication satellite operates within the United States' constellation for providing internet 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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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-27-26
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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