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STARLINK-4035 (52690)
COSPAR: 2022-053AL | Alt Name: Starlink 4035
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52690
International Designator
2022-053AL
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:06:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
268.91°
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Argument of Perigee
59.08°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4035
Alternative Name
Starlink 4035
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 52690U 22053AL 26201.21277478 .00000445 00000+0 46021-4 0 9992
2 52690 53.1589 268.9108 0001045 59.0769 301.0325 15.08842210231129
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4035 satellite, also known as Starlink 4035 and designated by NORAD as CAT ID 52690, was launched on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, indicating solar arrays or similar deployable structures. At launch, it had a mass of 297 kilograms and carries equipment such as Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion relies on krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, aimed at facilitating its mission to provide global internet coverage.
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 4-18-35
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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