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STARLINK-4636 (53731)
COSPAR: 2022-107AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4636
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53731
International Designator
2022-107AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:24:05 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
10.42°
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Argument of Perigee
173.92°
Period
94.86 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4636
Alternative Name
Starlink 4636
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 53731U 22107AH 26201.76673456 .00016532 00000+0 81723-3 0 9996
2 53731 53.2152 10.4170 0004252 173.9196 186.1853 15.17975396214766
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 53731 and OBJECT ID 2022-107AH is a communication spacecraft manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on September 5, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's structure measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering.
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 4-20-32
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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