STARLINK-4168 (52845)

COSPAR: 2022-062R | Alt Name: Starlink 4168

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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

52845

International Designator

2022-062R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

160.27°

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Argument of Perigee

152.48°

Period

94.57 min

Mean Motion

15.23 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4168

Alternative Name

Starlink 4168

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52845U 22062R   26200.83335647  .00074680  00000+0  31478-2 0  9994

2 52845  53.1608 160.2743 0000351 152.4790 200.1054 15.22673850  5780

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Summary

The Starlink-4168 satellite, also known as Starlink 4168, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for enhanced communication efficiency. Starlink-4168 uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is powered by solar arrays complemented with battery storage.

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 4-19-16

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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