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STARLINK-4022 (52629)
COSPAR: 2022-052AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4022
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52629
International Designator
2022-052AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:06:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
33.68°
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Argument of Perigee
90.91°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4022
Alternative Name
Starlink 4022
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 52629U 22052AH 26201.25462544 .00000261 00000+0 34526-4 0 9990
2 52629 53.1622 33.6849 0001427 90.9068 269.2087 15.08834929231003
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4022 satellite, also known as Starlink 4022, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 14, 2022, from LC40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a bus configuration with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully extended. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose is to support the Starlink Group 4-15-32 constellation, contributing to global 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 4-15-32
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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