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STARLINK-4572 (53692)
COSPAR: 2022-105AW | Alt Name: Starlink 4572
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53692
International Designator
2022-105AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:26:59 GMT
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Inclination
97.60°
Right Ascension
89.73°
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Argument of Perigee
97.78°
Period
94.20 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4572
Alternative Name
Starlink 4572
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53692U 22105AW 26200.64374742 .00020038 00000+0 72211-3 0 9990
2 53692 97.6032 89.7261 0003439 97.7800 262.3830 15.28584876213663
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4572 is a communication satellite launched on August 31, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It weighs 290 kilograms when dry and had an initial launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is part of Starlink Group 3-4-45. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, supporting its mission to provide communication services. The satellite has a box shape with an attached panel, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), also its owner.
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 3-4-45
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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