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STARLINK-4193 (52875)
COSPAR: 2022-062AX | Alt Name: Starlink 4193
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52875
International Designator
2022-062AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:43:21 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
139.73°
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Argument of Perigee
83.69°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4193
Alternative Name
Starlink 4193
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 52875U 22062AX 26200.11344235 .00000027 00000+0 11920-4 0 9997
2 52875 53.1614 139.7315 0001122 83.6880 276.4250 15.34393767225965
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4193 satellite, also known as Starlink 4193, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched by SpaceX on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kg dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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 4-19-46
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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