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STARLINK-4150 (53134)
COSPAR: 2022-083C | Alt Name: Starlink 4150
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53134
International Designator
2022-083C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
298.77°
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Argument of Perigee
84.52°
Period
93.96 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4150
Alternative Name
Starlink 4150
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 53134U 22083C 26200.83335647 .00031425 00000+0 99308-3 0 9996
2 53134 53.1585 298.7651 0000547 84.5152 203.5782 15.32562476 5838
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4150 satellite, also known as Starlink 4150, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on July 17, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and its shape is described as a box with a panel. Its primary mission is communication.
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 4-22-03
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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