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STARLINK-4158 (53027)
COSPAR: 2022-076AT | Alt Name: Starlink 4158
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53027
International Designator
2022-076AT
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
208.68°
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Argument of Perigee
78.44°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4158
Alternative Name
Starlink 4158
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 53027U 22076AT 26200.44792808 .00000744 00000+0 32225-4 0 9998
2 53027 53.1607 208.6784 0001275 78.4420 281.6726 15.35401629222932
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4158 satellite, also known as Starlink 4158, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 7, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite carries a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite links, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. This communication satellite is designed to support the Starlink Group 4-21-42 mission as part of SpaceX's broader goal to provide global internet coverage.
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 4-21-42
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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