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STARLINK-4586 (53636)
COSPAR: 2022-104BA | Alt Name: Starlink 4586
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53636
International Designator
2022-104BA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:28:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.54°
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Argument of Perigee
88.24°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4586
Alternative Name
Starlink 4586
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 53636U 22104BA 26200.81162704 -.00000135 00000+0 96411-5 0 9996
2 53636 53.1618 350.5437 0001191 88.2392 271.8736 15.08834111216173
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4586 (also known as Starlink 4586) is a communication satellite part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 28, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters and has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 300 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. The propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Its mission involves providing communication services from its position 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.
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 4-23-49
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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