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STARLINK-4029 (52685)
COSPAR: 2022-053AF | Alt Name: Starlink 4029
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52685
International Designator
2022-053AF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:42:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
271.61°
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Argument of Perigee
88.21°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4029
Alternative Name
Starlink 4029
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 52685U 22053AF 26200.61292733 -.00000307 00000+0 -11936-5 0 9997
2 52685 53.1601 271.6060 0001161 88.2066 271.9059 15.08833313231032
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Summary
The STARLINK-4029 satellite, also known as Starlink 4029, is a communications satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it serves a communication mission. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, indicating the presence of deployable structures such as solar arrays or antennas. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Weighing 297 kilograms at launch, it is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries to provide power. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan-like addition, likely referring to its antenna or array configuration. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the spacecraft belongs to the Starlink Group 4-18-30 payload series and operates under SpaceX ownership.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-18-30
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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