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STARLINK-4293 (52989)
COSPAR: 2022-076D | Alt Name: Starlink 4293
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52989
International Designator
2022-076D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
211.28°
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Argument of Perigee
88.14°
Period
92.35 min
Mean Motion
15.59 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4293
Alternative Name
Starlink 4293
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 52989U 22076D 26200.83335647 .00202750 00000+0 24711-2 0 9991
2 52989 53.2173 211.2821 0001506 88.1350 262.3280 15.59319820 5944
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4293 satellite, also known as Starlink 4293, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. Launched on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The satellite has a launch mass of 297 kg and a dry mass of 275 kg, and its structure is described as a box with a panel arrangement.
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 4-21-04
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
Map
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