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STARLINK-4649 (53831)
COSPAR: 2022-114P | Alt Name: Starlink 4649
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
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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Major Events
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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
Source: Celestrak
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.
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 4-34-14
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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