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STARLINK-4624 (53684)
COSPAR: 2022-105AN | Alt Name: Starlink 4624
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53684
International Designator
2022-105AN
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:20:07 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
78.37°
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Argument of Perigee
85.08°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4624
Alternative Name
Starlink 4624
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 53684U 22105AN 26201.13897610 .00000633 00000+0 47732-4 0 9990
2 53684 97.2851 78.3710 0002063 85.0803 275.0661 15.05652698213135
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4624 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-105AN) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on August 31, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite weighs 300 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the spacecraft resembles a box with a pan configuration.
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 3-4-37
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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