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STARLINK-4599 (53631)
COSPAR: 2022-104AV | Alt Name: Starlink 4599
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53631
International Designator
2022-104AV
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
359.81°
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Argument of Perigee
61.23°
Period
94.85 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4599
Alternative Name
Starlink 4599
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53631U 22104AV 26200.83335647 .00062675 00000+0 30205-2 0 9993
2 53631 53.1597 359.8099 0000890 61.2318 15.1694 15.18158127 5832
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4599 satellite, also known as Starlink 4599 and part of the Starlink Group 4-23-44 payload, was launched on August 28, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 300 kg at launch with a dry mass of 290 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), STARLINK-4599 operates in a box plus panel configuration for its mission to enhance global communication networks.
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 4-23-44
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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