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STARLINK-4064 (52665)
COSPAR: 2022-053K | Alt Name: Starlink 4064
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52665
International Designator
2022-053K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:30:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
282.21°
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Argument of Perigee
81.02°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4064
Alternative Name
Starlink 4064
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 52665U 22053K 26200.47953054 .00000546 00000+0 52397-4 0 9997
2 52665 53.1603 282.2080 0000881 81.0166 279.0925 15.08833671230949
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite, named STARLINK-4064 or Starlink 4064, was launched on May 18, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite is part of the Starlink Group 4-18-10 and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus panel shape. The dry mass of the satellite is 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, it also includes an optical inter-satellite link and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power is provided by solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's purpose aligns with SpaceX’s broader mission to establish a global broadband internet network through the Starlink 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 4-18-10
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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