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STARLINK-4207 (52871)
COSPAR: 2022-062AT | Alt Name: Starlink 4207
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52871
International Designator
2022-062AT
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:01:26 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
135.07°
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Argument of Perigee
94.30°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4207
Alternative Name
Starlink 4207
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 52871U 22062AT 26201.20933375 .00001550 00000+0 55332-4 0 9990
2 52871 53.1616 135.0685 0001670 94.3005 265.8189 15.35406304226123
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite designated NORAD_CAT_ID 52871, OBJECT_ID 2022-062AT, and named STARLINK-4207 or Starlink 4207 is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 17, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It features a box plus pan shape and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for data transmission. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms, launch mass of 297 kilograms, and employs solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit.
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 4-19-42
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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