STARLINK-4761 (53830)

COSPAR: 2022-114N | Alt Name: Starlink 4761

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53830

International Designator

2022-114N

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:51:59 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

69.53°

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Argument of Perigee

93.58°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4761

Alternative Name

Starlink 4761

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53830U 22114N   26201.03610650  .00000316  00000+0  37941-4 0  9998

2 53830  53.1607  69.5311 0001419  93.5801 266.5353 15.08835489212814

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Summary

The STARLINK-4761 satellite, also known as Starlink 4761, was launched on September 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and operates in a box plus panel configuration designed for communication purposes.

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

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 4-34-13

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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