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STARLINK-4762 (53866)
COSPAR: 2022-114BA | Alt Name: Starlink 4762
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53866
International Designator
2022-114BA
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:59:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
21.64°
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Argument of Perigee
95.08°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4762
Alternative Name
Starlink 4762
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 53866U 22114BA 26201.91631921 .00000857 00000+0 35478-4 0 9991
2 53866 53.1618 21.6423 0001105 95.0778 265.0352 15.35403567213564
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4762 is a Starlink satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on September 19, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. At launch, it had a mass of 305 kilograms, including its dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. Its mission and purpose are to provide global internet coverage as part of the Starlink Group 4-34-49 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-34-49
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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