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STARLINK-4622 (53648)
COSPAR: 2022-105A | Alt Name: Starlink 4622
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53648
International Designator
2022-105A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:44:14 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
78.41°
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Argument of Perigee
86.89°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4622
Alternative Name
Starlink 4622
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 53648U 22105A 26201.11405963 -.00000404 00000+0 -24128-4 0 9996
2 53648 97.2843 78.4076 0002364 86.8859 273.2639 15.05652742213164
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4622 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on August 31, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 3-4-01 constellation mission.
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 3-4-01
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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