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STARLINK-4666 (53789)
COSPAR: 2022-111S | Alt Name: Starlink 4666
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53789
International Designator
2022-111S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:06:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
40.51°
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Argument of Perigee
91.16°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4666
Alternative Name
Starlink 4666
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 53789U 22111S 26200.79597605 .00000145 00000+0 27190-4 0 9999
2 53789 53.1609 40.5050 0001452 91.1635 268.9522 15.08836164213630
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Summary
STARLINK-4666, also known as Starlink 4666, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on September 11, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, indicating it likely includes deployable solar arrays or antenna components. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, STARLINK-4666 is powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links to facilitate data transfer within the constellation. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and orientation control. Its mission focuses on providing communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-2-17, contributing to SpaceX's broader goal of establishing a global broadband internet 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-2-17
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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