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STARLINK-4038 (53150)
COSPAR: 2022-083U | Alt Name: Starlink 4038
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53150
International Designator
2022-083U
Decay Date
3/31/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4038
Alternative Name
Starlink 4038
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-4038 satellite, also known as Starlink 4038, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 17, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms when dry and 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is designed to support communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 4-22-19 mission.
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 4-22-19
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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