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STARLINK-4667 (53707)
COSPAR: 2022-107H | Alt Name: Starlink 4667
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53707
International Designator
2022-107H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
354.42°
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Argument of Perigee
122.40°
Period
94.14 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4667
Alternative Name
Starlink 4667
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 53707U 22107H 26200.83335647 .00083137 00000+0 28317-2 0 9997
2 53707 53.1595 354.4185 0001108 122.4029 134.3058 15.29694088 5788
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4667 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX), launched on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters, with a span reaching up to 9 meters. It features a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is part of the Starlink Group 4-20-08 constellation for communication purposes. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion, solar arrays for power generation, and includes batteries for energy storage. Its shape is described as 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
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-20-08
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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