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STARLINK-4632 (53679)
COSPAR: 2022-105AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4632
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53679
International Designator
2022-105AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:34:14 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
79.54°
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Argument of Perigee
87.09°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4632
Alternative Name
Starlink 4632
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 53679U 22105AH 26201.10711316 -.00001197 00000+0 -79093-4 0 9992
2 53679 97.2840 79.5401 0002205 87.0905 273.0575 15.05656157213237
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4632, also known as Starlink 4632, was launched on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 3-4-32 and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The spacecraft weighs 300 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system.
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 3-4-32
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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