STARLINK-4656 (53745)

COSPAR: 2022-107AX | Alt Name: Starlink 4656

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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

53745

International Designator

2022-107AX

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:02 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

25.81°

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Argument of Perigee

76.88°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4656

Alternative Name

Starlink 4656

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53745U 22107AX  26201.00002315  .00044078  00000+0  13092-2 0  9997

2 53745  53.1606  25.8075 0001142  76.8823 359.4411 15.34372140  5772

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Summary

The STARLINK-4656 satellite, also known as Starlink 4656, was launched on September 5, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and its primary mission is communication. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering, solar arrays, and batteries for power, it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the US. The satellite's design includes a box shape with pan features, intended to support its communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 4-20-46 payload 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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-20-46

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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