STARLINK-4459 (53670)

COSPAR: 2022-105Y | Alt Name: Starlink 4459

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 31, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53670

International Designator

2022-105Y

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:14:06 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

79.52°

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Argument of Perigee

94.48°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4459

Alternative Name

Starlink 4459

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53670U 22105Y   26201.13479260  .00000311  00000+0  25472-4 0  9992

2 53670  97.2847  79.5169 0001680  94.4790 265.6630 15.05654598213232

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Summary

STARLINK-4459, also known as Starlink 4459, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating its extended solar arrays or other deployable structures. Its dry mass is recorded at 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as box-shaped with a pan, suggesting its likely structure includes antennas or other communication equipment.

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 3-4-23

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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