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STARLINK-4759 (53829)
COSPAR: 2022-114M | Alt Name: Starlink 4759
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53829
International Designator
2022-114M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:56:35 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
70.83°
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Argument of Perigee
59.64°
Period
95.42 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4759
Alternative Name
Starlink 4759
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 53829U 22114M 26200.78929882 .00025879 00000+0 16284-2 0 9993
2 53829 53.1597 70.8306 0002060 59.6369 300.4826 15.09056847212776
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4759 satellite, also known as Starlink 4759, is part of the Starlink Group 4-34-12 communication constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a configuration described as "Box + pan." It measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, it uses krypton ion thrusters as motors and is powered by solar arrays and batteries.
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 4-34-12
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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