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STARLINK-4011 (52615)
COSPAR: 2022-052T | Alt Name: Starlink 4011
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52615
International Designator
2022-052T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
49.11°
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Argument of Perigee
88.72°
Period
94.42 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4011
Alternative Name
Starlink 4011
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 52615U 22052T 26200.83335647 .00015380 00000+0 61726-3 0 9990
2 52615 53.1591 49.1129 0000439 88.7213 16.0997 15.25177868 5788
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4011, also known as Starlink 4011, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on May 14, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, LC40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this 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 was launched with a mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as box plus pan configuration, and its primary purpose is communication within the Starlink Group 4-15-18 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.
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 4-15-18
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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