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STARLINK-4676 (53598)
COSPAR: 2022-104L | Alt Name: Starlink 4676
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53598
International Designator
2022-104L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:22:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
9.79°
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Argument of Perigee
90.91°
Period
95.23 min
Mean Motion
15.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4676
Alternative Name
Starlink 4676
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 53598U 22104L 26200.80747186 .00000359 00000+0 37685-4 0 9999
2 53598 53.1613 9.7923 0001281 90.9051 269.2088 15.12124915215573
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4676, also known as Starlink 4676, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. The mission of STARLINK-4676 is to support communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation program.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-23-11
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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