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STARLINK-4753 (53845)
COSPAR: 2022-114AD | Alt Name: Starlink 4753
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53845
International Designator
2022-114AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:53:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
60.85°
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Argument of Perigee
98.22°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4753
Alternative Name
Starlink 4753
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 53845U 22114AD 26200.78681610 .00000052 00000+0 21378-4 0 9993
2 53845 53.1616 60.8511 0001566 98.2203 261.8966 15.08826018212914
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4753 satellite, also known as Starlink 4753, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on September 19, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms when dry. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, the satellite utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its mission is to support communication services through its participation in the Starlink Group 4-34-28 constellation. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan design.
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 4-34-28
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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