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STARLINK-4756 (53826)
COSPAR: 2022-114J | Alt Name: Starlink 4756
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53826
International Designator
2022-114J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:21:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
70.49°
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Argument of Perigee
93.25°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4756
Alternative Name
Starlink 4756
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 53826U 22114J 26200.84844020 .00000061 00000+0 21960-4 0 9992
2 53826 53.1616 70.4942 0001430 93.2519 266.8636 15.08835266212782
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4756 satellite, also known as Starlink 4756, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on September 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's primary mission is communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-34-09 constellation.
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 4-34-09
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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