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STARLINK-4580 (53579)
COSPAR: 2022-101BE | Alt Name: Starlink 4580
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53579
International Designator
2022-101BE
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:54:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
175.41°
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Argument of Perigee
92.11°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4580
Alternative Name
Starlink 4580
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 53579U 22101BE 26201.12129764 .00000843 00000+0 36965-4 0 9995
2 53579 53.1618 175.4120 0001228 92.1139 268.0004 15.33546233216490
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4580 satellite, also known as Starlink 4580, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite 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 for communication purposes, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite's purpose is to facilitate global internet communications as part of the Starlink Group 4-27-53 constellation.
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 4-27-53
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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