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STARLINK-4091 (52830)
COSPAR: 2022-062A | Alt Name: Starlink 4091
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52830
International Designator
2022-062A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
160.28°
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Argument of Perigee
56.82°
Period
94.46 min
Mean Motion
15.24 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4091
Alternative Name
Starlink 4091
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 52830U 22062A 26200.83335647 .00073938 00000+0 29528-2 0 9996
2 52830 53.1607 160.2766 0002105 56.8168 38.5044 15.24498449 5483
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4091 satellite, also known as Starlink 4091, is a communication spacecraft operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on June 17, 2022, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It weighs about 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is part of the Starlink Group 4-19-01 payload dedicated to communication purposes.
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 4-19-01
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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