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STARLINK-4579 (53677)
COSPAR: 2022-105AF | Alt Name: Starlink 4579
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53677
International Designator
2022-105AF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:49:22 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
78.81°
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Argument of Perigee
87.51°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4579
Alternative Name
Starlink 4579
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 53677U 22105AF 26200.40928951 .00000232 00000+0 19960-4 0 9991
2 53677 97.2856 78.8112 0002296 87.5096 272.6395 15.05650445213126
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4579 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on August 31, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs approximately 300 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-4579 is part of the Starlink Group 3-4-30 constellation for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters and its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as a box with additional panels.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-4-30
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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