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STARLINK-4083 (52832)
COSPAR: 2022-062C | Alt Name: Starlink 4083
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52832
International Designator
2022-062C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
158.33°
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Argument of Perigee
83.62°
Period
94.57 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4083
Alternative Name
Starlink 4083
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52832U 22062C 26201.25004630 .00060297 00000+0 25454-2 0 9998
2 52832 53.1605 158.3330 0002291 83.6214 113.6061 15.22724327 5742
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4083 satellite, also known as Starlink 4083, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with an additional span of 9 meters likely due to its solar arrays or other deployable structures. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms when dry, increasing slightly to 297 kilograms at launch due to the inclusion of propellant for its Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed data transmission. Its power generation system consists of solar arrays complemented by batteries. The primary mission of STARLINK-4083 is communication, contributing to SpaceX's broader goal of providing global internet coverage through its 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.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-19-03
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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