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STARLINK-4598 (53630)
COSPAR: 2022-104AU | Alt Name: Starlink 4598
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53630
International Designator
2022-104AU
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
347.63°
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Argument of Perigee
91.75°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4598
Alternative Name
Starlink 4598
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53630U 22104AU 26201.25004630 .00046810 00000+0 16261-2 0 9993
2 53630 53.1594 347.6340 0001071 91.7518 255.5780 15.29320702 5753
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4598, also known as Starlink 4598, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.8 meters in diameter, has a span of 9 meters, and weighs 300 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features an optical inter-satellite link. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while the propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. The satellite's shape is described as box plus panel 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 4-23-43
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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