STARLINK-4623 (55315)

COSPAR: 2023-010AY | Alt Name: Starlink 4623

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 19, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55315

International Designator

2023-010AY

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:08:30 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

51.27°

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Argument of Perigee

266.59°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4623

Alternative Name

Starlink 4623

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55315U 23010AY  26200.83924367  .00000224  00000+0  26564-4 0  9991

2 55315  69.9994  51.2681 0002638 266.5890  93.4967 14.98329108193056

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Summary

The STARLINK-4623 satellite, also known as Starlink 4623, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 2-4-47 constellation.

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 2-4-47

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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