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STARLINK-4674 (53591)
COSPAR: 2022-104D | Alt Name: Starlink 4674
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53591
International Designator
2022-104D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
9.18°
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Argument of Perigee
48.99°
Period
94.18 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4674
Alternative Name
Starlink 4674
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 53591U 22104D 26200.83335647 .00057647 00000+0 20222-2 0 9999
2 53591 53.1596 9.1774 0001028 48.9896 349.8719 15.28907103 5830
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4674 satellite, also known as Starlink 4674, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated as part of the Starlink constellation. 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, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs approximately 300 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, the satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose revolves around providing broadband internet services as part of Starlink Group 4-23-04.
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 4-23-04
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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