X Report 20 Nov 2025
SpaceX continues to make strides with its Starship program while successfully launching another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, enhancing global internet coverage.
STARLINK-4726 (53802)
COSPAR: 2022-111AF | Alt Name: Starlink 4726
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53802
International Designator
2022-111AF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:38:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
26.45°
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Argument of Perigee
95.29°
Period
93.84 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4726
Alternative Name
Starlink 4726
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 53802U 22111AF 26200.81811294 -.00019135 00000+0 -55510-3 0 9998
2 53802 53.1614 26.4550 0001055 95.2855 264.8268 15.34485497213829
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Summary
STARLINK-4726 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX), officially designated as 2022-111AF under NORAD's tracking system. Launched on September 11, 2022, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite is part of SpaceX’s broader internet constellation project. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with an operational span of 9 meters. The spacecraft features a dry mass of 290 kilograms and launched at a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link technology, it also utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The satellite’s shape is described as "Box + pan," fitting within SpaceX's ongoing mission to provide global internet coverage through a network of satellites in low Earth orbit.
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 4-2-30
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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