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STARLINK-4754 (53842)
COSPAR: 2022-114AA | Alt Name: Starlink 4754
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53842
International Designator
2022-114AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:47:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
60.81°
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Argument of Perigee
87.75°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4754
Alternative Name
Starlink 4754
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 53842U 22114AA 26200.78312961 -.00000057 00000+0 14526-4 0 9993
2 53842 53.1601 60.8097 0001222 87.7493 272.3639 15.08829088212911
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4754 satellite, also known as Starlink 4754, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on September 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite's primary purpose is communication and is owned by SpaceX itself. It was launched into space to contribute to the Starlink Group 4-34-25 mission for global internet coverage.
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 4-34-25
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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