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STARLINK-4189 (52853)
COSPAR: 2022-062Z | Alt Name: Starlink 4189
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52853
International Designator
2022-062Z
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.21°
Right Ascension
133.02°
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Argument of Perigee
106.30°
Period
90.31 min
Mean Motion
15.94 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4189
Alternative Name
Starlink 4189
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 52853U 22062Z 26201.25004630 .00737625 24053-3 19222-2 0 9991
2 52853 53.2098 133.0193 0000507 106.2982 135.5252 15.94441146 5953
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4189 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, designated under OBJECT_ID 2022-062Z. It was launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center (AFETR) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 4-19-24 and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 4-19-24
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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