STARLINK-4289 (53024)

COSPAR: 2022-076AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 4289

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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

53024

International Designator

2022-076AQ

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:59:07 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

212.49°

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Argument of Perigee

88.70°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4289

Alternative Name

Starlink 4289

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53024U 22076AQ  26200.41605444 -.00000021  00000+0  16767-4 0  9993

2 53024  53.1596 212.4856 0001157  88.6993 271.4131 15.08830276222870

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Summary

The STARLINK-4289 satellite, also known as Starlink 4289, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on July 7, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. Its mission focuses on communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 4-21-39 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.

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 4-21-39

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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