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STARLINK-4282 (53019)
COSPAR: 2022-076AK | Alt Name: Starlink 4282
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53019
International Designator
2022-076AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:17:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
211.44°
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Argument of Perigee
83.45°
Period
95.49 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4282
Alternative Name
Starlink 4282
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53019U 22076AK 26200.72056090 -.00000537 00000+0 -16155-4 0 9992
2 53019 53.1593 211.4437 0001199 83.4454 276.6673 15.08014339222913
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4282 satellite, also known as Starlink 4282, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape consists of a box configuration with additional pan components, serving the purpose of enhancing global internet connectivity through SpaceX’s Starlink Group 4-21-34 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 4-21-34
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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