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STARLINK-4701 (53727)
COSPAR: 2022-107AD | Alt Name: Starlink 4701
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53727
International Designator
2022-107AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
16.80°
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Argument of Perigee
58.24°
Period
93.93 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4701
Alternative Name
Starlink 4701
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 53727U 22107AD 26201.25004630 .00079496 00000+0 24467-2 0 9996
2 53727 53.1591 16.7966 0000493 58.2402 298.7546 15.32975420 5602
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4701, also known as Starlink 4701, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures approximately 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed data transmission. Power is supplied by solar arrays complemented by batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters to maintain orbit and perform maneuvers.
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 4-20-28
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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