Two-Line Element Set (TLE)
The compact data format that describes every tracked satellite orbit in just two lines of text, and how to read it
STARLINK-4597 (53640)
COSPAR: 2022-104BE | Alt Name: Starlink 4597
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53640
International Designator
2022-104BE
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:15:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
349.01°
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Argument of Perigee
93.00°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4597
Alternative Name
Starlink 4597
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 53640U 22104BE 26201.13545306 -.00003077 00000+0 -17525-3 0 9996
2 53640 53.1608 349.0079 0000995 92.9959 267.1147 15.08851702216229
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4597 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on August 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Owned and operated by SpaceX, its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-23-53 constellation.
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 4-23-53
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
Map
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