STARLINK-4143 (53029)

COSPAR: 2022-076AV | Alt Name: Starlink 4143

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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

53029

International Designator

2022-076AV

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:31:13 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

199.95°

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Argument of Perigee

70.00°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4143

Alternative Name

Starlink 4143

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53029U 22076AV  26200.98001333 -.00000003  00000+0  17895-4 0  9990

2 53029  53.1593 199.9515 0001103  70.0030 290.1080 15.08830872223099

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Summary

The Starlink-4143 satellite, also known as Starlink 4143, was launched on July 7, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.8 meters in diameter and spans 9 meters with a dry mass of 275 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-21-44 constellation, manufactured by SpaceX and owned by SpaceX.

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 4-21-44

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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