STARLINK-4649 (53831)

COSPAR: 2022-114P | Alt Name: Starlink 4649

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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

53831

International Designator

2022-114P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:02:26 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

70.21°

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Argument of Perigee

93.15°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4649

Alternative Name

Starlink 4649

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53831U 22114P   26200.91836627 -.00000017  00000+0  17034-4 0  9999

2 53831  53.1605  70.2149 0001421  93.1479 266.9675 15.08832052212792

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Summary

The STARLINK-4649 satellite, also known as Starlink 4649, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays with batteries to generate power. With a launch mass of 305 kilograms and a dry mass of 290 kilograms, the spacecraft has a box shape with pan configuration.

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 4-34-14

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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