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STARLINK-4745 (53844)
COSPAR: 2022-114AC | Alt Name: Starlink 4745
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53844
International Designator
2022-114AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:06:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
60.91°
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Argument of Perigee
95.86°
Period
95.49 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4745
Alternative Name
Starlink 4745
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 53844U 22114AC 26200.79597316 .00000805 00000+0 70068-4 0 9998
2 53844 53.1610 60.9139 0001629 95.8607 264.2570 15.08021101212913
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4745 satellite, also known as Starlink 4745 and part of the Starlink Group 4-34-27 mission, was launched on September 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is owned by SPXS and manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. At launch, the satellite had a mass of 305 kilograms with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for communication. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its motor system.
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 4-34-27
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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