STARLINK-4204 (52854)

COSPAR: 2022-062AA | Alt Name: Starlink 4204

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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

52854

International Designator

2022-062AA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

150.03°

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Argument of Perigee

84.89°

Period

94.49 min

Mean Motion

15.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4204

Alternative Name

Starlink 4204

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52854U 22062AA  26200.83335647  .00062997  00000+0  25569-2 0  9996

2 52854  53.1608 150.0250 0001815  84.8862 136.2000 15.24030807  5831

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Summary

The STARLINK-4204 satellite, also known as Starlink 4204, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on June 17, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is approximately 275 kg, while the launch mass was around 297 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. This satellite contributes to SpaceX's mission of providing global internet coverage through the Starlink constellation.

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 4-19-25

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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