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STARLINK-4730 (53794)
COSPAR: 2022-111X | Alt Name: Starlink 4730
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53794
International Designator
2022-111X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:51:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
37.26°
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Argument of Perigee
79.33°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4730
Alternative Name
Starlink 4730
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 53794U 22111X 26200.95257888 .00000406 00000+0 26395-4 0 9995
2 53794 53.1615 37.2605 0001195 79.3280 280.7855 15.29355945213693
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4730, also known as Starlink 4730, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on September 11, 2022, from LC39A at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, and it is part of the Starlink Group 4-2-22 mission aimed at enhancing communication services.
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 4-2-22
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
Map
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