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STARLINK-4184 (52852)
COSPAR: 2022-062Y | Alt Name: Starlink 4184
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52852
International Designator
2022-062Y
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
148.10°
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Argument of Perigee
117.86°
Period
94.38 min
Mean Motion
15.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4184
Alternative Name
Starlink 4184
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 52852U 22062Y 26201.25004630 .00073507 00000+0 28342-2 0 9997
2 52852 53.1610 148.1029 0001024 117.8582 174.6009 15.25676107 5792
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4184 satellite, also known as Starlink 4184, is a communications satellite launched on June 17, 2022, from the LC39A launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of the Starlink Group 4-19-23 and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and includes an optical inter-satellite link. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, and it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-19-23
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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