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STARLINK-4102 (53143)
COSPAR: 2022-083M | Alt Name: Starlink 4102
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53143
International Designator
2022-083M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:17:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
300.14°
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Argument of Perigee
9.54°
Period
95.10 min
Mean Motion
15.14 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4102
Alternative Name
Starlink 4102
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 53143U 22083M 26200.67871231 .00000608 00000+0 49279-4 0 9994
2 53143 53.1592 300.1415 0001029 9.5398 350.5615 15.14263828221160
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4102 satellite, also known as Starlink 4102, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on July 17, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The mission of STARLINK-4102 is to provide communication services.
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 4-22-12
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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