STARLINK-4594 (53638)

COSPAR: 2022-104BC | Alt Name: Starlink 4594

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 28, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53638

International Designator

2022-104BC

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:12 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

350.43°

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Argument of Perigee

88.44°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4594

Alternative Name

Starlink 4594

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53638U 22104BC  26200.79320573  .00000251  00000+0  33836-4 0  9994

2 53638  53.1624 350.4295 0001211  88.4382 271.6748 15.08831809216179

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Summary

The STARLINK-4594 satellite, also known as Starlink 4594, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 28, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration of Box + pan with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters. Its span measures 9 meters, and its dry mass is 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor and was launched with a total mass of 300 kilograms. It belongs to the Starlink Group 4-23-51 and operates under SpaceX ownership for communication missions.

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

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 4-23-51

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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