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STARLINK-4190 (53001)
COSPAR: 2022-076R | Alt Name: Starlink 4190
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53001
International Designator
2022-076R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:15:21 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
219.18°
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Argument of Perigee
75.68°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4190
Alternative Name
Starlink 4190
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 53001U 22076R 26200.34399983 .00000033 00000+0 12347-4 0 9990
2 53001 53.1594 219.1848 0001503 75.6765 284.4404 15.33547062222778
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4190 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating the presence of deployable solar arrays or antennas. It weighs 297 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's power generation is provided by solar arrays along with batteries. It operates in a Box + pan configuration for its mission.
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 4-21-16
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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