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STARLINK-4742 (53795)
COSPAR: 2022-111Y | Alt Name: Starlink 4742
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53795
International Designator
2022-111Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.17°
Right Ascension
38.67°
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Argument of Perigee
100.24°
Period
94.14 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4742
Alternative Name
Starlink 4742
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 53795U 22111Y 26200.83335647 .00768922 00000+0 24519-1 0 9990
2 53795 53.1677 38.6694 0001332 100.2422 242.7383 15.29629084 5837
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4742 satellite, also known as Starlink 4742, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on September 11, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link system. The satellite's propulsion is provided by Krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the mission objective of STARLINK-4742 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-2-23 payload.
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
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-2-23
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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