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STARLINK-4208 (52844)
COSPAR: 2022-062Q | Alt Name: Starlink 4208
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52844
International Designator
2022-062Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
157.75°
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Argument of Perigee
108.77°
Period
94.19 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4208
Alternative Name
Starlink 4208
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 52844U 22062Q 26201.25004630 .00059625 00000+0 20950-2 0 9990
2 52844 53.1587 157.7536 0000499 108.7701 228.3912 15.28839617 5848
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4208 is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 4-19-15 constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and was launched with a total mass of 297 kg. Its dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communications and optical inter-satellite link capability, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. For maneuvering, it uses Krypton ion thrusters. The mission of STARLINK-4208 is to provide communication services as part of the larger Starlink 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 4-19-15
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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