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STARLINK-4566 (53693)
COSPAR: 2022-105AX | Alt Name: Starlink 4566
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53693
International Designator
2022-105AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:05:20 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
78.89°
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Argument of Perigee
91.54°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4566
Alternative Name
Starlink 4566
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 53693U 22105AX 26200.42037233 -.00000428 00000+0 -25760-4 0 9999
2 53693 97.2851 78.8896 0001974 91.5394 268.6059 15.05663704213131
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4566, also known as Starlink 4566, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 31, 2022, from the AFWTR SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite weighs approximately 300 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. Power is provided by the solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion comes from krypton ion thrusters.
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 3-4-46
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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