STARLINK-4198 (52858)

COSPAR: 2022-062AE | Alt Name: Starlink 4198

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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

52858

International Designator

2022-062AE

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

150.00°

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Argument of Perigee

80.12°

Period

94.49 min

Mean Motion

15.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4198

Alternative Name

Starlink 4198

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52858U 22062AE  26200.83335647  .00064376  00000+0  26217-2 0  9994

2 52858  53.1592 150.0033 0001170  80.1241 206.5750 15.23908273  5833

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Summary

The STARLINK-4198 satellite, also known as Starlink 4198, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on June 17, 2022, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans about 9 meters, featuring solar arrays for power generation along with onboard batteries. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, equipped with optical inter-satellite link technology. Additionally, it uses krypton ion thrusters for its propulsion system to maintain orbit. The mission purpose is to provide global internet coverage as part of the larger Starlink network.

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 4-19-29

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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