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STARLINK-4255 (53003)
COSPAR: 2022-076T | Alt Name: Starlink 4255
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53003
International Designator
2022-076T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:44:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
216.76°
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Argument of Perigee
78.29°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4255
Alternative Name
Starlink 4255
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 53003U 22076T 26200.73943014 .00003270 00000+0 10461-3 0 9995
2 53003 53.1587 216.7596 0001469 78.2927 281.8241 15.35403064222837
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Summary
The STARLINK-4255 satellite, also known as Starlink 4255, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 7, 2022, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it forms part of the Starlink Group 4-21-18 payload. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. With a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus panel shape.
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 4-21-18
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
Next Pass
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