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STARLINK-4712 (53798)
COSPAR: 2022-111AB | Alt Name: Starlink 4712
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53798
International Designator
2022-111AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:18:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
37.76°
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Argument of Perigee
88.64°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4712
Alternative Name
Starlink 4712
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 53798U 22111AB 26200.80464368 .00000894 00000+0 40566-4 0 9993
2 53798 53.1613 37.7571 0001326 88.6432 271.4721 15.31702122213662
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4712 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2022-111AB) was launched on September 11, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications, it is part of the Starlink Group 4-2-26 constellation and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's mission is communication. Manufactured by SPXS, its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-2-26
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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