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STARLINK-4086 (52833)
COSPAR: 2022-062D | Alt Name: Starlink 4086
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52833
International Designator
2022-062D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
160.26°
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Argument of Perigee
53.17°
Period
94.62 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4086
Alternative Name
Starlink 4086
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52833U 22062D 26200.83335647 .00070220 00000+0 30356-2 0 9991
2 52833 53.1601 160.2564 0002028 53.1695 32.8725 15.21844644 5780
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-4086 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-062D) was launched on June 17, 2022, from the LC39A pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 275 kg dry and 297 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the primary mission of this satellite is communication. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-19-04
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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