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STARLINK-4776 (53837)
COSPAR: 2022-114V | Alt Name: Starlink 4776
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53837
International Designator
2022-114V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
70.36°
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Argument of Perigee
95.23°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4776
Alternative Name
Starlink 4776
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 53837U 22114V 26200.82633888 .00000048 00000+0 21124-4 0 9997
2 53837 53.1604 70.3552 0001454 95.2295 264.8862 15.08829471212786
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4776, also known as Starlink 4776, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on September 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters, it has a span of 9 meters and a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It was designed to support communication missions through its Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters, and it 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 4-34-20
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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