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STARLINK-4000 (52605)
COSPAR: 2022-052H | Alt Name: Starlink 4000
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52605
International Designator
2022-052H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.17°
Right Ascension
48.48°
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Argument of Perigee
83.40°
Period
93.80 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4000
Alternative Name
Starlink 4000
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 52605U 22052H 26200.83335647 .00251028 00000+0 70105-2 0 9990
2 52605 53.1712 48.4780 0001317 83.3976 266.3535 15.35220456 5781
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Summary
The Starlink-4000 satellite (NORAD_CAT_ID: 52605) was launched by SpaceX on May 14, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. The equipment aboard includes a Ku/Ka-band payload for high-speed internet service and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. Its propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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
275
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-15-08
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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