STARLINK-4188 (52843)

COSPAR: 2022-062P | Alt Name: Starlink 4188

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 17, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52843

International Designator

2022-062P

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

158.36°

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Argument of Perigee

55.47°

Period

94.59 min

Mean Motion

15.22 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4188

Alternative Name

Starlink 4188

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52843U 22062P   26201.25004630  .00057237  00000+0  24459-2 0  9994

2 52843  53.1610 158.3604 0002284  55.4749  49.2085 15.22334088  5848

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Summary

The STARLINK-4188 satellite, also known as Starlink 4188, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on June 17, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite 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 had a launch mass of 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's mission and purpose are communication, consistent with its design as part of the Starlink internet 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 4-19-14

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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