STARLINK-4075 (52670)

COSPAR: 2022-053Q | Alt Name: Starlink 4075

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 18, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52670

International Designator

2022-053Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:51:54 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

281.65°

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Argument of Perigee

86.02°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4075

Alternative Name

Starlink 4075

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52670U 22053Q   26200.61937581  .00000436  00000+0  45490-4 0  9990

2 52670  53.1595 281.6468 0001013  86.0218 274.0889 15.08833750230963

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-4075 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-053Q) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, indicating it likely deploys solar panels or other appendages upon reaching orbit. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The spacecraft is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. It also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation.

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

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 4-18-15

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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