STARLINK-4014 (52684)

COSPAR: 2022-053AE | Alt Name: Starlink 4014

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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

52684

International Designator

2022-053AE

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:39:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

271.81°

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Argument of Perigee

83.54°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4014

Alternative Name

Starlink 4014

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 52684U 22053AE  26200.56877083  .00000033  00000+0  20188-4 0  9999

2 52684  53.1597 271.8052 0001003  83.5377 276.5729 15.08829097231046

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Summary

STARLINK-4014 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 52684 and OBJECT_ID 2022-053AE. Launched on May 18, 2022, from the LC39A launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this satellite operates in a box plus pan shape configuration without specific major events or related satellites listed.

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 4-18-29

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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