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STARLINK-4793 (53867)
COSPAR: 2022-114BB | Alt Name: Starlink 4793
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53867
International Designator
2022-114BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.23°
Right Ascension
25.53°
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Argument of Perigee
77.74°
Period
93.26 min
Mean Motion
15.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4793
Alternative Name
Starlink 4793
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 53867U 22114BB 26200.83335647 -.00563327 00000+0 -13052-1 0 9997
2 53867 53.2270 25.5299 0001157 77.7371 184.6986 15.44045996 5653
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4793 is a Starlink satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on September 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. STARLINK-4793 is designed for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite’s payload includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Its shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration, aimed at facilitating communication tasks within the Starlink 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 4-34-50
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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