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STARLINK-4569 (53687)
COSPAR: 2022-105AR | Alt Name: Starlink 4569
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53687
International Designator
2022-105AR
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:06:18 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
79.39°
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Argument of Perigee
76.32°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4569
Alternative Name
Starlink 4569
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 53687U 22105AR 26201.08771341 .00000042 00000+0 67999-5 0 9991
2 53687 97.2848 79.3871 0002289 76.3165 283.8318 15.05656042213220
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4569 is a communication satellite launched on August 31, 2022, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 at SLC4E launch pad. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a mass of 300 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its mission is communication, using Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and featuring a box plus pan shape design. The manufacturer and owner are SPXS.
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 3-4-40
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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