STARLINK-4809 (53857)

COSPAR: 2022-114AR | Alt Name: Starlink 4809

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53857

International Designator

2022-114AR

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:17 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

55.13°

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Argument of Perigee

83.16°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4809

Alternative Name

Starlink 4809

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 53857U 22114AR  26201.00019700  .00000420  00000+0  25306-4 0  9991

2 53857  53.1613  55.1292 0001278  83.1560 276.9587 15.31702640213014

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Summary

The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-4809 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-114AR) was launched on September 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to SpaceX's Starlink constellation and is used for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries as its power source. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.

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

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 4-34-40

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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