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STARLINK-4211 (52873)
COSPAR: 2022-062AV | Alt Name: Starlink 4211
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52873
International Designator
2022-062AV
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:33:53 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
134.58°
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Argument of Perigee
88.07°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4211
Alternative Name
Starlink 4211
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52873U 22062AV 26201.23186551 .00001949 00000+0 66770-4 0 9991
2 52873 53.1605 134.5818 0001173 88.0747 272.0390 15.35403293226135
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4211 satellite, also known as Starlink 4211, is part of the Starlink group of communication satellites. Launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station by a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has an object identifier of 2022-062AV and NORAD catalog number 52873. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box shape with panels. The satellite weighs 297 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in space. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity.
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 4-19-44
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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