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STARLINK-4070 (52664)
COSPAR: 2022-053J | Alt Name: Starlink 4070
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52664
International Designator
2022-053J
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:26:15 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
278.85°
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Argument of Perigee
79.10°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4070
Alternative Name
Starlink 4070
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 52664U 22053J 26201.22656552 -.00000041 00000+0 15526-4 0 9997
2 52664 53.1604 278.8468 0000806 79.0965 281.0118 15.08834885231059
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4070 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 4-18-09 mission.
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 4-18-09
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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