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STARLINK-4617 (53675)
COSPAR: 2022-105AD | Alt Name: Starlink 4617
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53675
International Designator
2022-105AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:46:11 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
79.53°
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Argument of Perigee
86.18°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4617
Alternative Name
Starlink 4617
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 53675U 22105AD 26201.11541348 -.00000528 00000+0 -32674-4 0 9996
2 53675 97.2849 79.5299 0002268 86.1812 273.9675 15.05655320213234
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4617 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-105AD) is a Starlink communication satellite launched by SpaceX on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its design includes a box shape with a pan configuration. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 3-4-28 mission aimed at providing communication services.
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 3-4-28
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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