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STARLINK-4606 (53632)
COSPAR: 2022-104AW | Alt Name: Starlink 4606
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53632
International Designator
2022-104AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:59 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.63°
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Argument of Perigee
102.86°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4606
Alternative Name
Starlink 4606
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53632U 22104AW 26200.82638764 .00004654 00000+0 31036-3 0 9996
2 53632 53.1617 350.6342 0001167 102.8622 257.2500 15.08830821216177
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4606 satellite, also known as Starlink 4606, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. It was launched on August 28, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Pad LC40 using 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, featuring a box with pan shape. It weighs approximately 290 kilograms dry and 300 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is propelled by krypton ion thrusters. The spacecraft's mission is to provide global communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-23-45 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-23-45
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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