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STARLINK-4652 (53736)
COSPAR: 2022-107AN | Alt Name: Starlink 4652
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53736
International Designator
2022-107AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:52:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
17.48°
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Argument of Perigee
67.96°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4652
Alternative Name
Starlink 4652
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 53736U 22107AN 26200.78637005 .00001422 00000+0 51661-4 0 9993
2 53736 53.1627 17.4762 0001399 67.9634 292.1518 15.35402484214577
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4652 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-107AN) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by SPXS. It was launched on September 5, 2022, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket at LC40. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kg with a total launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link as part of the Starlink Group 4-20-37 mission. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays and batteries, and its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite’s shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-20-37
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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