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STARLINK-4074 (52678)
COSPAR: 2022-053Y | Alt Name: Starlink 4074
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52678
International Designator
2022-053Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:05:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
272.39°
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Argument of Perigee
89.55°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4074
Alternative Name
Starlink 4074
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 52678U 22053Y 26200.46206338 .00000488 00000+0 48734-4 0 9991
2 52678 53.1604 272.3925 0001058 89.5480 270.5632 15.08833803231063
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4074 is a communication satellite launched on May 18, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's structure includes a box shape with a pan configuration. Manufactured by SPXS, it operates under the Starlink Group 4-18-23 mission for communication purposes and is owned by SPXS.
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 4-18-23
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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