STARLINK-4006 (52676)

COSPAR: 2022-053W | Alt Name: Starlink 4006

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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

52676

International Designator

2022-053W

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

278.46°

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Argument of Perigee

62.55°

Period

95.01 min

Mean Motion

15.16 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4006

Alternative Name

Starlink 4006

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52676U 22053W   26201.25004630  .00041974  00000+0  21830-2 0  9999

2 52676  53.1602 278.4573 0002589  62.5483  72.1535 15.15673305  5748

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Summary

STARLINK-4006 is a communication satellite from SpaceX, designated as 2022-053W and catalogued under NORAD ID 52676. Launched on May 18, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A by a Falcon 9 rocket, the spacecraft has a launch mass of 297 kg and a dry mass of 275 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features an optical inter-satellite link system along with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and it has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays which provide power alongside batteries. It is part of the Starlink Group 4-18-21 mission, owned by SpaceX and designed for communication purposes.

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 4-18-21

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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