STARLINK-4697 (53726)

COSPAR: 2022-107AC | Alt Name: Starlink 4697

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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

53726

International Designator

2022-107AC

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.17°

Right Ascension

16.53°

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Argument of Perigee

81.56°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4697

Alternative Name

Starlink 4697

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53726U 22107AC  26201.25004630  .00090869  00000+0  25900-2 0  9995

2 53726  53.1733  16.5340 0001145  81.5577  49.4950 15.35335172  5809

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Summary

STARLINK-4697 is a communication satellite under the Starlink series, identified by its NORAD catalog ID 53726 and object ID 2022-107AC. Launched on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad via a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. The dry mass of STARLINK-4697 is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as motors and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power.

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 4-20-27

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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