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STARLINK-4283 (53016)
COSPAR: 2022-076AG | Alt Name: Starlink 4283
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53016
International Designator
2022-076AG
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:56 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
206.34°
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Argument of Perigee
77.55°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4283
Alternative Name
Starlink 4283
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 53016U 22076AG 26201.30551073 .00000939 00000+0 44857-4 0 9999
2 53016 53.1597 206.3414 0001341 77.5480 282.5671 15.29360887223037
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Summary
STARLINK-4283 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a span of 9 meters with a diameter of 2.8 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. This Starlink Group 4-21-31 satellite operates in a box + pan configuration for its mission of providing global communication services.
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 4-21-31
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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