STARLINK-4187 (52850)

COSPAR: 2022-062W | Alt Name: Starlink 4187

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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

52850

International Designator

2022-062W

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

160.39°

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Argument of Perigee

151.99°

Period

94.42 min

Mean Motion

15.25 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4187

Alternative Name

Starlink 4187

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 52850U 22062W   26200.83335647  .00076421  00000+0  29942-2 0  9998

2 52850  53.1616 160.3940 0000892 151.9876 143.5380 15.25122308  5832

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Summary

The STARLINK-4187 satellite, also known as Starlink 4187, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on June 17, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with optical inter-satellite link capabilities. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain position. Manufactured by SPXS, the mission of this satellite focuses on providing communication services from 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

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 4-19-21

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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