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STARLINK-4673 (53589)
COSPAR: 2022-104B | Alt Name: Starlink 4673
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53589
International Designator
2022-104B
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:40:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
5.14°
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Argument of Perigee
65.32°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4673
Alternative Name
Starlink 4673
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53589U 22104B 26201.19494363 .00001661 00000+0 58509-4 0 9993
2 53589 53.1606 5.1412 0000930 65.3234 294.7866 15.35402671216006
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4673 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-104B) is a Starlink spacecraft operated by SPXS for communication purposes. Launched on August 28, 2022, from the LC40 pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg with a launch mass of 300 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit and orientation in space. The shape of the satellite is described as a box 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 4-23-02
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
Map
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