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STARLINK-4621 (53676)
COSPAR: 2022-105AE | Alt Name: Starlink 4621
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NORAD ID
53676
International Designator
2022-105AE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:08:18 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
77.54°
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Argument of Perigee
90.62°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4621
Alternative Name
Starlink 4621
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 53676U 22105AE 26200.21409859 .00000481 00000+0 37247-4 0 9994
2 53676 97.2849 77.5379 0001614 90.6186 269.5227 15.05656579213028
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4621 satellite, also known as Starlink 4621, is a communication spacecraft with NORAD catalog ID 53676 and object ID 2022-105AE. It was launched on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 300 kilograms. Starlink-4621 features a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and has the shape of a box with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and is part of the Starlink Group 3-4-29 payload group, owned by SpaceX for communication purposes.
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 3-4-29
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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