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STARLINK-4782 (53933)
COSPAR: 2022-119AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 4782
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53933
International Designator
2022-119AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:34:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
70.56°
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Argument of Perigee
95.32°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4782
Alternative Name
Starlink 4782
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53933U 22119AZ 26200.81531448 .00000267 00000+0 34903-4 0 9999
2 53933 53.1614 70.5557 0001504 95.3229 264.7934 15.08832454211913
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4782 (also known as Starlink 4782) is a member of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 24, 2022, from the LC40 pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a dry mass of 290 kg and had a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for data transmission, optical inter-satellite link for communication within the constellation, and Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Power generation comes from solar arrays coupled with batteries.
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 4-35-48
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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