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STARLINK-4718 (53773)
COSPAR: 2022-111A | Alt Name: Starlink 4718
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53773
International Designator
2022-111A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
49.91°
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Argument of Perigee
113.50°
Period
94.62 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4718
Alternative Name
Starlink 4718
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 53773U 22111A 26200.83335647 .00012981 00000+0 57537-3 0 9991
2 53773 53.1590 49.9121 0000990 113.4997 297.7295 15.21953258 5780
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4718 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-111A) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on September 11, 2022, from the LC39A pad at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The spacecraft's dry mass is 290 kilograms while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite operates in a Box + pan shape configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity.
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 4-2-01
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
Map
Next Pass
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