STARLINK-4678 (53780)

COSPAR: 2022-111H | Alt Name: Starlink 4678

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 11, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53780

International Designator

2022-111H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:34:29 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

41.07°

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Argument of Perigee

95.80°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4678

Alternative Name

Starlink 4678

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53780U 22111H   26200.77395139 -.00000456  00000+0 -10589-4 0  9997

2 53780  53.1598  41.0749 0001374  95.8019 264.3129 15.08831787213638

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Summary

The STARLINK-4678 satellite, also known as Starlink 4678, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on September 11, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power supply includes solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with panels, designed primarily for communication services 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

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 4-2-08

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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