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STARLINK-4049 (52840)
COSPAR: 2022-062L | Alt Name: Starlink 4049
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52840
International Designator
2022-062L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
134.64°
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Argument of Perigee
64.94°
Period
92.95 min
Mean Motion
15.49 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4049
Alternative Name
Starlink 4049
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 52840U 22062L 26200.83335647 -.01034966 00000+0 -20565-1 0 9999
2 52840 53.2154 134.6429 0001150 64.9378 44.5807 15.49154062 5992
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4049 satellite, also known as Starlink 4049, is part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by SPXS. Launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication, it uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration. Its mission is focused on communication purposes within the Starlink Group 4-19-11 payload 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-19-11
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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