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STARLINK-4152 (53136)
COSPAR: 2022-083E | Alt Name: Starlink 4152
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53136
International Designator
2022-083E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.17°
Right Ascension
297.00°
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Argument of Perigee
78.53°
Period
94.08 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4152
Alternative Name
Starlink 4152
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 53136U 22083E 26201.25004630 .00452267 00000+0 14189-1 0 9993
2 53136 53.1692 296.9976 0001243 78.5321 239.5486 15.30622611 5841
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4152 satellite, also known as Starlink 4152, is part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 17, 2022, from LC40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. The dry mass of the spacecraft is 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for data transmission and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with panels that extend for its operations 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-22-05
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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