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STARLINK-4681 (53594)
COSPAR: 2022-104G | Alt Name: Starlink 4681
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53594
International Designator
2022-104G
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:43:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.20°
Right Ascension
44.51°
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Argument of Perigee
292.81°
Period
87.47 min
Mean Motion
16.46 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4681
Alternative Name
Starlink 4681
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53594U 22104G 26183.82197302 .10212467 12579-4 21336-3 0 9996
2 53594 53.2009 44.5146 0008853 292.8077 67.2039 16.46239423214060
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4681 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-104G) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by SPXS. Launched on August 28, 2022, from the LC40 launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 300 kg. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape 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 4-23-07
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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