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STARLINK-4119 (53026)
COSPAR: 2022-076AS | Alt Name: Starlink 4119
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53026
International Designator
2022-076AS
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:00:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
205.01°
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Argument of Perigee
91.44°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4119
Alternative Name
Starlink 4119
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 53026U 22076AS 26201.04177020 .00000038 00000+0 12985-4 0 9994
2 53026 53.1604 205.0124 0001260 91.4402 268.6744 15.31703282223039
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4119 satellite, also known as Starlink 4119, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on July 7, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and launched at a mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication equipment and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries, maintaining its operational capabilities in orbit.
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
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-21-41
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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