STARLINK-4743 (53787)

COSPAR: 2022-111Q | Alt Name: Starlink 4743

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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

53787

International Designator

2022-111Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:46:24 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

37.69°

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Argument of Perigee

89.82°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4743

Alternative Name

Starlink 4743

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53787U 22111Q   26200.90723299  .00000833  00000+0  38594-4 0  9994

2 53787  53.1614  37.6865 0000983  89.8174 270.2940 15.31704587213690

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Summary

The STARLINK-4743 satellite, also known as Starlink 4743, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on September 11, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center’s LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-4743 operates for communication purposes and uses solar arrays and batteries as its power source. It features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box shape with a pan configuration. The satellite is owned by SpaceX and was manufactured by the same company.

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 4-2-15

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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