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STARLINK-4705 (53723)
COSPAR: 2022-107Z | Alt Name: Starlink 4705
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53723
International Designator
2022-107Z
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
16.91°
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Argument of Perigee
100.20°
Period
94.20 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4705
Alternative Name
Starlink 4705
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53723U 22107Z 26201.25004630 .00038624 00000+0 13755-2 0 9998
2 53723 53.1593 16.9093 0001905 100.1994 200.2863 15.28594073 5847
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4705 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-107Z) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s LC40 launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite features a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is propelled by krypton ion thrusters. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 4-20-24 constellation and is 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 4-20-24
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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