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STARLINK-4593 (53633)
COSPAR: 2022-104AX | Alt Name: Starlink 4593
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53633
International Designator
2022-104AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:01:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
353.63°
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Argument of Perigee
94.80°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4593
Alternative Name
Starlink 4593
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 53633U 22104AX 26200.16765361 .00000210 00000+0 31302-4 0 9999
2 53633 53.1618 353.6347 0001573 94.7974 265.3198 15.08837060215744
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4593 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. The satellite's structure consists of a box-shaped body with pan components, designed for efficient operation in low Earth orbit as part of SpaceX's larger Starlink network intended to provide global internet coverage.
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 4-23-46
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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