STARLINK-4702 (53717)

COSPAR: 2022-107T | Alt Name: Starlink 4702

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 5, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53717

International Designator

2022-107T

Decay Date

10/24/2022

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4702

Alternative Name

Starlink 4702

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The Starlink-4702 satellite, also known as Starlink 4702, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on September 5, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs around 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Its primary mission is communication, utilizing Ku/Ka-band payload technology along with optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. Starlink-4702 is powered by solar arrays and batteries and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as a box with an additional 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 4-20-18

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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