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STARLINK-4100 (53144)
COSPAR: 2022-083N | Alt Name: Starlink 4100
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53144
International Designator
2022-083N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:59:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
297.59°
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Argument of Perigee
70.23°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4100
Alternative Name
Starlink 4100
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 53144U 22083N 26200.62473373 .00003058 00000+0 10419-3 0 9990
2 53144 53.1604 297.5935 0001027 70.2266 289.8847 15.33570216221195
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Summary
STARLINK-4100 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 17, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms while the launch mass was 297 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries for power, and Krypton ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's purpose is to facilitate global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX’s broader Starlink constellation.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-22-13
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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