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STARLINK-4215 (53007)
COSPAR: 2022-076X | Alt Name: Starlink 4215
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53007
International Designator
2022-076X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.18°
Right Ascension
215.85°
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Argument of Perigee
94.42°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4215
Alternative Name
Starlink 4215
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 53007U 22076X 26201.25004630 -.00027911 00000+0 -79214-3 0 9990
2 53007 53.1763 215.8494 0001262 94.4175 232.4969 15.35401398 5858
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4215 satellite, also known as Starlink 4215 and part of the Starlink Group 4-21-22, was launched on July 7, 2022, from AFETR Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and serves a communication mission. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms when dry with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The shape is described as box with pan configuration.
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 4-21-22
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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