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STARLINK-4214 (52877)
COSPAR: 2022-062AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 4214
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52877
International Designator
2022-062AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
138.87°
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Argument of Perigee
106.67°
Period
93.81 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4214
Alternative Name
Starlink 4214
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 52877U 22062AZ 26200.83335647 .00069637 00000+0 20108-2 0 9993
2 52877 53.1598 138.8736 0000998 106.6717 205.0451 15.35055541 5783
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4214 satellite, also known as Starlink 4214, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft forms part of the Starlink Group 4-19-48 constellation. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans about 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, along with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The design includes a box shape with panels and serves the purpose of providing global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's Starlink project.
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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-19-48
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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