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STARLINK-4790 (53859)
COSPAR: 2022-114AT | Alt Name: Starlink 4790
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53859
International Designator
2022-114AT
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
53.18°
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Argument of Perigee
103.14°
Period
94.91 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4790
Alternative Name
Starlink 4790
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53859U 22114AT 26201.25004630 -.00001479 00000+0 -57831-4 0 9991
2 53859 53.1608 53.1823 0002547 103.1413 192.3552 15.17271268 5853
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4790 satellite, also known as Starlink 4790, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on September 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters.
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 4-34-42
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
Map
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