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STARLINK-4578 (53965)
COSPAR: 2022-125B | Alt Name: Starlink 4578
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53965
International Designator
2022-125B
Epoch
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:34:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.21°
Right Ascension
26.30°
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Argument of Perigee
290.95°
Period
87.60 min
Mean Motion
16.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4578
Alternative Name
Starlink 4578
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53965U 22125B 26106.06572197 .04520664 12480-4 16014-3 0 9993
2 53965 53.2095 26.3049 0007935 290.9456 69.0745 16.43831422195388
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4578 satellite, also known as Starlink 4578, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 5, 2022, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its primary mission is to provide communication services, utilizing a box plus pan shape configuration in orbit.
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 4-29-02
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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