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STARLINK-4285 (52991)
COSPAR: 2022-076F | Alt Name: Starlink 4285
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52991
International Designator
2022-076F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:50:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
226.94°
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Argument of Perigee
76.79°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4285
Alternative Name
Starlink 4285
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 52991U 22076F 26200.78539947 .00000565 00000+0 28503-4 0 9992
2 52991 53.1601 226.9394 0001509 76.7923 283.3247 15.33546839222707
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4285, also known as Starlink 4285, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It 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 communication purposes, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it has a launch mass of 297 kilograms. STARLINK-4285 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's structure consists of a box shape with additional panels and was designed to operate as part of the Starlink Group 4-21-06 communication 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.
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 4-21-06
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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