STARLINK-4641 (53730)

COSPAR: 2022-107AG | Alt Name: Starlink 4641

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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

53730

International Designator

2022-107AG

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:14:24 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

16.22°

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Argument of Perigee

95.65°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4641

Alternative Name

Starlink 4641

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53730U 22107AG  26200.92666719  .00000708  00000+0  31207-4 0  9997

2 53730  53.1612  16.2207 0001135  95.6481 264.4651 15.35400287214571

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Summary

The STARLINK-4641 satellite, also known as Starlink 4641, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band communication equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, along with Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-20-31 constellation.

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 4-20-31

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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