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STARLINK-4613 (53739)
COSPAR: 2022-107AR | Alt Name: Starlink 4613
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53739
International Designator
2022-107AR
Decay Date
10/17/2022
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4613
Alternative Name
Starlink 4613
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-4613 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 pad. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters with its solar arrays. It was launched with a mass of 305 kilograms and weighs 290 kilograms dry. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan configuration. It belongs to the Starlink Group 4-20-40 payload group operated by SpaceX in the US.
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 4-20-40
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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