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STARLINK-4644 (53719)
COSPAR: 2022-107V | Alt Name: Starlink 4644
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53719
International Designator
2022-107V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:12:48 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.39°
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Argument of Perigee
90.97°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4644
Alternative Name
Starlink 4644
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53719U 22107V 26200.80056537 .00000137 00000+0 26684-4 0 9991
2 53719 53.1613 350.3891 0001132 90.9735 269.1386 15.08832979214784
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4644 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on September 5, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Statio
n using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with
a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilogra
ms, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite is fitted with Ku/Ka-band payload and o
ptical inter-satellite link equipment and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its primary mission is communic
ation within the Starlink Group 4-20-20 constellation, owned by SpaceX.
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 4-20-20
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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