STARLINK-4555 (53572)

COSPAR: 2022-101AX | Alt Name: Starlink 4555

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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

53572

International Designator

2022-101AX

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:16:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

179.29°

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Argument of Perigee

95.10°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4555

Alternative Name

Starlink 4555

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53572U 22101AX  26200.26115444  .00000316  00000+0  19973-4 0  9997

2 53572  53.1613 179.2889 0001186  95.0976 265.0162 15.35403904216363

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Summary

STARLINK-4555, also known as Starlink 4555, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on August 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering. It belongs to the Starlink Group 4-27-46 constellation and its primary purpose is communication services.

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 4-27-46

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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