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STARLINK-4199 (52857)
COSPAR: 2022-062AD | Alt Name: Starlink 4199
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52857
International Designator
2022-062AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
148.16°
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Argument of Perigee
79.84°
Period
94.53 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4199
Alternative Name
Starlink 4199
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52857U 22062AD 26201.25004630 .00071619 00000+0 29638-2 0 9993
2 52857 53.1591 148.1616 0000988 79.8424 342.4238 15.23316718 5793
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4199 satellite, also known as Starlink 4199, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with an additional span of 9 meters likely due to its solar arrays or antennas. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload, enabling high-speed communication links, along with optical inter-satellite link capabilities for data transfer between satellites. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, weighs 275 kilograms dry, and has a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system for orbital maneuvering and station-keeping operations. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader effort to establish 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.
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 4-19-28
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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