STARLINK-4020 (52703)

COSPAR: 2022-053AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 4020

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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

52703

International Designator

2022-053AZ

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

257.23°

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Argument of Perigee

106.83°

Period

94.26 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4020

Alternative Name

Starlink 4020

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52703U 22053AZ  26201.25004630  .00018922  00000+0  70186-3 0  9996

2 52703  53.1593 257.2259 0001655 106.8282 120.2161 15.27650734  5841

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Summary

The STARLINK-4020 satellite, also known as Starlink 4020, is owned by SpaceX and was launched on May 18, 2022, from LC39A at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kg with a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its primary mission is communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-18-48 constellation. The satellite's shape resembles a box with panels.

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 4-18-48

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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