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STARLINK-4659 (54841)
COSPAR: 2022-177X | Alt Name: Starlink 4659
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54841
International Designator
2022-177X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:08:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
106.13°
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Argument of Perigee
265.34°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4659
Alternative Name
Starlink 4659
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 54841U 22177X 26200.92247176 -.00000647 00000+0 -13980-4 0 9992
2 54841 43.0048 106.1322 0001383 265.3444 94.7250 15.27576276197182
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4659 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-177X) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on December 28, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, and its launch mass was 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link as part of the Starlink Group 5-1-22 mission. Power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan 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.
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 5-1-22
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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