STARLINK-4581 (53576)

COSPAR: 2022-101BB | Alt Name: Starlink 4581

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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

53576

International Designator

2022-101BB

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:56:43 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

178.72°

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Argument of Perigee

58.40°

Period

95.37 min

Mean Motion

15.10 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4581

Alternative Name

Starlink 4581

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53576U 22101BB  26201.20605726  .00121343  00000+0  73067-2 0  9999

2 53576  53.1606 178.7219 0001587  58.3985 301.7162 15.09854064217274

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Summary

The STARLINK-4581 satellite, also known as Starlink 4581, is a part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 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 manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission involves communication purposes, utilizing krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.

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 4-27-50

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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