STARLINK-4279 (53018)

COSPAR: 2022-076AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 4279

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 7, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53018

International Designator

2022-076AJ

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.22°

Right Ascension

184.91°

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Argument of Perigee

72.56°

Period

92.27 min

Mean Motion

15.61 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4279

Alternative Name

Starlink 4279

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53018U 22076AJ  26201.25004630 -.00821422  00000+0 -10610-1 0  9994

2 53018  53.2180 184.9100 0001207  72.5629  45.4349 15.60623754  5881

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Summary

The STARLINK-4279 satellite, also known as Starlink 4279, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 7, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-4279 utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries to generate power.

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

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 4-21-33

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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