STARLINK-4614 (53741)

COSPAR: 2022-107AT | Alt Name: Starlink 4614

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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

53741

International Designator

2022-107AT

Decay Date

8/3/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4614

Alternative Name

Starlink 4614

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-4614, also known as Starlink 4614, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and carries a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, STARLINK-4614 utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, and it is part of the Starlink Group 4-20-42 constellation, aimed at providing communication services.

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 4-20-42

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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