STARLINK-4631 (53786)

COSPAR: 2022-111P | Alt Name: Starlink 4631

DECAYED

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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

53786

International Designator

2022-111P

Decay Date

8/23/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4631

Alternative Name

Starlink 4631

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The Starlink satellite, designated STARLINK-4631 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-111P), was launched on September 11, 2022, from LC39A at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. Its power comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it belongs to the Starlink Group 4-2-14 payload constellation and operates under the ownership of SpaceX as well.

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 4-2-14

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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