STARLINK-4585 (53567)

COSPAR: 2022-101AS | Alt Name: Starlink 4585

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53567

International Designator

2022-101AS

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

178.76°

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Argument of Perigee

8.70°

Period

95.02 min

Mean Motion

15.15 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4585

Alternative Name

Starlink 4585

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53567U 22101AS  26201.25004630  .00030654  00000+0  16133-2 0  9996

2 53567  53.1608 178.7552 0001074   8.6967 115.3867 15.15405674  5806

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Summary

STARLINK-4585 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to power its systems. The mission's purpose is communication, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) under the ownership of the same entity.

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

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 4-27-41

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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