STARLINK-4633 (53964)

COSPAR: 2022-125A | Alt Name: Starlink 4633

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53964

International Designator

2022-125A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:43:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

350.64°

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Argument of Perigee

91.43°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4633

Alternative Name

Starlink 4633

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53964U 22125A   26200.86320940  .00001377  00000+0  10459-3 0  9990

2 53964  53.1616 350.6384 0000862  91.4269 268.6821 15.08826964209279

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Summary

STARLINK-4633 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink group, launched on October 5, 2022, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as a box with panels. It was launched into stable orbit on October 6, 2022.

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 4-29-01

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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