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STARLINK-4610 (53610)
COSPAR: 2022-104Y | Alt Name: Starlink 4610
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53610
International Designator
2022-104Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:35:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
1.00°
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Argument of Perigee
117.80°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4610
Alternative Name
Starlink 4610
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 53610U 22104Y 26200.77491763 .00000637 00000+0 58141-4 0 9996
2 53610 53.1616 1.0032 0001228 117.7999 242.3117 15.08838487215573
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4610 satellite, also known as Starlink 4610, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on August 28, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs around 300 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission between satellites. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit and orientation in space. Power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries, and the satellite's shape can be described as a box with additional panels for solar collection or other functions. Owned by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-4610 is designed for communication purposes within the Starlink Group 4-23-23 constellation segment.
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 4-23-23
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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