STARLINK-4635 (53966)

COSPAR: 2022-125C | Alt Name: Starlink 4635

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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

53966

International Designator

2022-125C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:32:22 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

350.59°

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Argument of Perigee

85.58°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4635

Alternative Name

Starlink 4635

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53966U 22125C   26200.85581977  .00000365  00000+0  41044-4 0  9991

2 53966  53.1619 350.5924 0001231  85.5817 274.5315 15.08831309209270

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Summary

STARLINK-4635 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 5, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The dry mass of STARLINK-4635 is 290 kg, and it has a launch mass of 305 kg. Its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape can be described as box-shaped with a panel configuration.

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 4-29-03

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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