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STARLINK-4689 (53590)
COSPAR: 2022-104C | Alt Name: Starlink 4689
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53590
International Designator
2022-104C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
341.29°
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Argument of Perigee
98.00°
Period
92.84 min
Mean Motion
15.51 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4689
Alternative Name
Starlink 4689
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 53590U 22104C 26201.25004630 -.00898253 00000+0 -16667-1 0 9995
2 53590 53.2191 341.2866 0001092 98.0002 108.2115 15.51132040 5977
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4689, also known as Starlink 4689, is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on August 28, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 300 kilograms at launch, reducing to 290 kilograms when dry. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's structure resembles a box with a panel design.
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 4-23-03
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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