STARLINK-4007 (52707)

COSPAR: 2022-053BD | Alt Name: Starlink 4007

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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

52707

International Designator

2022-053BD

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:26:58 GMT

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Inclination

53.21°

Right Ascension

258.29°

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Argument of Perigee

18.85°

Period

95.26 min

Mean Motion

15.12 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4007

Alternative Name

Starlink 4007

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 52707U 22053BD  26201.18540014  .00007424  00000+0  44791-3 0  9991

2 52707  53.2146 258.2920 0001044  18.8495 341.2537 15.11689793231399

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Summary

STARLINK-4007 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink group and was launched on May 18, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. 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 kilograms with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite operates in communication purposes as part of Starlink Group 4-18-52 constellation.

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 4-18-52

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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