STARLINK-4017 (52682)

COSPAR: 2022-053AC | Alt Name: Starlink 4017

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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

52682

International Designator

2022-053AC

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:38:13 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

268.81°

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Argument of Perigee

93.91°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4017

Alternative Name

Starlink 4017

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52682U 22053AC  26201.23487271 -.00001477  00000+0 -74754-4 0  9991

2 52682  53.1601 268.8117 0001148  93.9095 266.2028 15.08816195231166

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Summary

The Starlink-4017 satellite, also known as Starlink 4017, was launched on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is generated through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box plus pan but does not specify the color or material composition.

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 4-18-27

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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