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STARLINK-4002 (52612)
COSPAR: 2022-052Q | Alt Name: Starlink 4002
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52612
International Designator
2022-052Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:33:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
45.51°
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Argument of Perigee
90.43°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4002
Alternative Name
Starlink 4002
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 52612U 22052Q 26200.85626828 -.00000342 00000+0 -33844-5 0 9999
2 52612 53.1605 45.5099 0001404 90.4294 269.6858 15.08833747230811
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4002 satellite, also known as Starlink 4002, is a communications satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on May 14, 2022, from the AFETR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) LC40 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. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and its mission focuses on communication services.
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 4-15-15
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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