STARLINK-4260 (52986)

COSPAR: 2022-076A | Alt Name: Starlink 4260

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 7, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52986

International Designator

2022-076A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:13:42 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

217.08°

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Argument of Perigee

85.50°

Period

93.90 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4260

Alternative Name

Starlink 4260

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52986U 22076A   26200.75951634  .00000106  00000+0  14557-4 0  9999

2 52986  53.1604 217.0810 0001216  85.5002 274.6139 15.33544409222837

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Summary

The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-4260 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-076A) was launched on July 7, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40 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. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for its mission. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and uses solar arrays along with batteries to provide power. The satellite's shape can be described as box-like with a pan design. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this satellite operates under the ownership of SpaceX and forms part of the Starlink Group 4-21-01 constellation.

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 4-21-01

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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