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STARLINK-4506 (53554)
COSPAR: 2022-101AD | Alt Name: Starlink 4506
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53554
International Designator
2022-101AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:17:10 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
192.81°
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Argument of Perigee
81.92°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4506
Alternative Name
Starlink 4506
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 53554U 22101AD 26200.34526153 .00000611 00000+0 56472-4 0 9992
2 53554 53.1602 192.8141 0001306 81.9244 278.1896 15.08833636216187
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4506 satellite, also known as Starlink 4506, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Launched on August 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays and antennas. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication, an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer, and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power generation comes from solar arrays paired with batteries.
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 4-27-28
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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