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STARLINK-4727 (53803)
COSPAR: 2022-111AG | Alt Name: Starlink 4727
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 11, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53803
International Designator
2022-111AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
15.61°
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Argument of Perigee
80.07°
Period
95.19 min
Mean Motion
15.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4727
Alternative Name
Starlink 4727
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 53803U 22111AG 26200.83335647 .00047208 00000+0 26642-2 0 9997
2 53803 53.1600 15.6119 0003168 80.0713 7.6390 15.12708687 5843
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4727 satellite, also known as Starlink 4727, was launched on September 11, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 4-2-31 and has been deployed for communication purposes by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology. Its dry mass is recorded at 290 kilograms while its launch mass was 305 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-2-31
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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