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STARLINK-4738 (53819)
COSPAR: 2022-114B | Alt Name: Starlink 4738
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53819
International Designator
2022-114B
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:38:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
66.68°
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Argument of Perigee
80.68°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4738
Alternative Name
Starlink 4738
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53819U 22114B 26201.02642463 .00004183 00000+0 14651-3 0 9999
2 53819 53.1618 66.6812 0000955 80.6764 279.4345 15.31694942212857
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4738 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-114B) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on September 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft 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 kg with an overall launch mass of 305 kg. It features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power is generated through solar arrays and batteries, contributing to the satellite's mission objectives in the realm of space-based communications.
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 4-34-02
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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