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STARLINK-4576 (53566)
COSPAR: 2022-101AR | Alt Name: Starlink 4576
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53566
International Designator
2022-101AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
176.65°
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Argument of Perigee
82.46°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4576
Alternative Name
Starlink 4576
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 53566U 22101AR 26200.83335647 .00049201 00000+0 14594-2 0 9990
2 53566 53.1605 176.6517 0001423 82.4579 181.4864 15.34364626 5855
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4576 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-101AR) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a mass of 300 kg. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power generation is provided by solar arrays complemented by batteries, and it uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The shape of the satellite is described as box-shaped 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 4-27-40
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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