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STARLINK-4089 (52831)
COSPAR: 2022-062B | Alt Name: Starlink 4089
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52831
International Designator
2022-062B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
161.36°
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Argument of Perigee
72.19°
Period
94.61 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4089
Alternative Name
Starlink 4089
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 52831U 22062B 26200.58335647 .00004495 00000+0 20847-3 0 9997
2 52831 53.1610 161.3639 0002486 72.1940 64.4176 15.22009996 5847
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4089 satellite, also known as Starlink 4089, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It serves the mission to provide global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation network.
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 4-19-02
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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