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STARLINK-4501 (53553)
COSPAR: 2022-101AC | Alt Name: Starlink 4501
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53553
International Designator
2022-101AC
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:31:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
188.51°
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Argument of Perigee
68.79°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4501
Alternative Name
Starlink 4501
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 53553U 22101AC 26201.27163589 .00000913 00000+0 75473-4 0 9991
2 53553 53.1614 188.5146 0001239 68.7905 291.3218 15.08829856216980
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4501 satellite, also known as Starlink 4501, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays or antennas. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 300 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-4501 uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays coupled with batteries for power generation. Its primary mission is communication, serving as a node in SpaceX's broadband internet constellation.
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 4-27-27
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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