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STARLINK-4563 (53561)
COSPAR: 2022-101AL | Alt Name: Starlink 4563
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53561
International Designator
2022-101AL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
190.09°
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Argument of Perigee
84.16°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4563
Alternative Name
Starlink 4563
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 53561U 22101AL 26200.83335647 .00079817 00000+0 33254-2 0 9995
2 53561 53.1593 190.0917 0000968 84.1586 22.5929 15.23035033 5830
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4563 satellite, also known as Starlink 4563, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS and launched on August 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 300 kg at launch with a dry mass of 290 kg and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment for communication purposes. Power comes from solar arrays and batteries while its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan design, falling under the Starlink Group 4-27-35 constellation category.
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 4-27-35
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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