STARLINK-4608 (53621)

COSPAR: 2022-104AK | Alt Name: Starlink 4608

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 28, 2022

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53621

International Designator

2022-104AK

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

0.20°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

118.78°

Period

94.65 min

Mean Motion

15.21 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4608

Alternative Name

Starlink 4608

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 53621U 22104AK  26200.83335647  .00068506  00000+0  30086-2 0  9998
2 53621  53.1611   0.1967 0001783 118.7804 119.0702 15.21319507  5848

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Summary
STARLINK-4608 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). 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 a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. The dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 300 kilograms. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. 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.
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 4-23-34

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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