STARLINK-4024 (52599)

COSPAR: 2022-052B | Alt Name: Starlink 4024

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 14, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52599

International Designator

2022-052B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:33:11 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

40.99°

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Argument of Perigee

89.46°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4024

Alternative Name

Starlink 4024

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52599U 22052B   26200.85638046  .00000143  00000+0  16356-4 0  9993

2 52599  53.1608  40.9919 0001128  89.4614 270.6516 15.31700385231670

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Summary

The STARLINK-4024 satellite, also known as Starlink 4024, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 14, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it weighs 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's design includes a box shape with additional panels and is used primarily for communication purposes.

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

275

Launch Mass

297

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-15-02

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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