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STARLINK-4755 (53851)
COSPAR: 2022-114AK | Alt Name: Starlink 4755
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53851
International Designator
2022-114AK
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:42:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
59.50°
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Argument of Perigee
93.02°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4755
Alternative Name
Starlink 4755
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 53851U 22114AK 26201.02966278 -.00000587 00000+0 -18768-4 0 9998
2 53851 53.1603 59.5031 0001431 93.0153 267.1002 15.08835282212954
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4755 satellite, also known as Starlink 4755, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation launched on September 19, 2022. It was deployed from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when its components are extended. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. It features Ku/Ka-band payload equipment along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. The satellite's power generation relies on solar arrays complemented by onboard batteries. Its purpose is to provide communication services, contributing to SpaceX's broader Starlink Group 4-34-34 constellation.
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 4-34-34
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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