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STARLINK-4067 (52668)
COSPAR: 2022-053N | Alt Name: Starlink 4067
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52668
International Designator
2022-053N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:14:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
278.66°
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Argument of Perigee
73.22°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4067
Alternative Name
Starlink 4067
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 52668U 22053N 26200.59334904 -.00000219 00000+0 47085-5 0 9997
2 52668 53.1601 278.6597 0000959 73.2167 286.8940 15.31698776231004
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4067 satellite, also known as Starlink 4067, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 18, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 297 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 275 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It features solar arrays and batteries as its power source. Its physical dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, giving it a box plus pan shape. The satellite's mission is to provide 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 4-18-13
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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