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STARLINK-4216 (53022)
COSPAR: 2022-076AN | Alt Name: Starlink 4216
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
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NORAD ID
53022
International Designator
2022-076AN
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
208.28°
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Argument of Perigee
98.40°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4216
Alternative Name
Starlink 4216
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 53022U 22076AN 26201.25004630 .00013786 00000+0 59178-3 0 9997
2 53022 53.1602 208.2783 0000871 98.3959 273.0313 15.22994034 5755
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4216 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 297 kilograms at launch and carries equipment including Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite's power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration. It operates in space to facilitate global internet coverage as part of SpaceX’s broader mission to provide high-speed internet access worldwide.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-21-37
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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