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STARLINK-4202 (52848)
COSPAR: 2022-062U | Alt Name: Starlink 4202
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52848
International Designator
2022-062U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:06:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
160.39°
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Argument of Perigee
32.97°
Period
95.38 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4202
Alternative Name
Starlink 4202
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 52848U 22062U 26200.87964968 .00106016 00000+0 64259-2 0 9997
2 52848 53.1617 160.3925 0001299 32.9655 327.1418 15.09706110225745
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Summary
The STARLINK-4202 satellite, also known as Starlink 4202, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. It was launched on June 17, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 297 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The spacecraft's configuration is described as "Box + pan" shape.
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 4-19-19
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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