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STARLINK-4536 (53783)
COSPAR: 2022-111L | Alt Name: Starlink 4536
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53783
International Designator
2022-111L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:32:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
40.62°
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Argument of Perigee
95.92°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4536
Alternative Name
Starlink 4536
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53783U 22111L 26200.81439727 .00000050 00000+0 21261-4 0 9994
2 53783 53.1609 40.6204 0001257 95.9216 264.1918 15.08834410213646
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4536 satellite, also known as STARLINK-4536, was launched on September 11, 2022, from the LC39A launch pad at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has an equipment payload that includes Ku/Ka-band communication modules and optical inter-satellite links for high-speed data transmission. The satellite measures 2.8 meters in diameter, spans 9 meters when fully deployed, and weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries to generate power, and its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for precise orbit adjustments. The mission's primary purpose is communication services, supporting global internet connectivity as part of the Starlink network.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-2-11
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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