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STARLINK-4073 (52672)
COSPAR: 2022-053S | Alt Name: Starlink 4073
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52672
International Designator
2022-053S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
281.65°
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Argument of Perigee
89.06°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4073
Alternative Name
Starlink 4073
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 52672U 22053S 26200.60465200 -.00001758 00000+0 -92449-4 0 9991
2 52672 53.1611 281.6461 0001166 89.0632 271.0493 15.08821993230952
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4073 satellite, also known as Starlink 4073, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes, along with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries to generate power. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, with a box plus pan shape. The satellite is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and forms part of the Starlink Group 4-18-17 payload constellation 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 4-18-17
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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