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STARLINK-4281 (53017)
COSPAR: 2022-076AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4281
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53017
International Designator
2022-076AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.21°
Right Ascension
182.88°
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Argument of Perigee
65.52°
Period
91.62 min
Mean Motion
15.72 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4281
Alternative Name
Starlink 4281
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 53017U 22076AH 26201.25004630 -.00604708 00000+0 -49212-2 0 9990
2 53017 53.2125 182.8812 0001015 65.5206 30.1343 15.71737476 5958
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4281 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-076AH) is a Starlink communications satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX. It was launched on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters. With a dry mass of 275 kilograms, the satellite was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. The purpose of this satellite is to enhance communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation.
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 4-21-32
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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