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STARLINK-4080 (52835)
COSPAR: 2022-062F | Alt Name: Starlink 4080
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52835
International Designator
2022-062F
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
158.29°
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Argument of Perigee
135.22°
Period
94.53 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4080
Alternative Name
Starlink 4080
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 52835U 22062F 26201.25004630 .00057020 00000+0 23666-2 0 9994
2 52835 53.1590 158.2851 0000905 135.2183 167.8782 15.23325498 5854
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4080 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-062F) is a Starlink satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on June 17, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its primary mission is communication, and it carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for its operation. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a shape described as "Box + pan."
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 4-19-06
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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