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STARLINK-4288 (53005)
COSPAR: 2022-076V | Alt Name: Starlink 4288
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53005
International Designator
2022-076V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:03:19 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
218.61°
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Argument of Perigee
94.05°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4288
Alternative Name
Starlink 4288
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 53005U 22076V 26200.46064659 .00001371 00000+0 52974-4 0 9992
2 53005 53.1606 218.6131 0001118 94.0506 266.0624 15.33561862222791
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4288 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program launched by SpaceX on July 7, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.8 meters in diameter and has a length of 0.2 meters with an overall span of 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite is fitted with Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and is part of the Starlink Group 4-21-20 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 4-21-20
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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