STARLINK-4111 (53159)

COSPAR: 2022-083AD | Alt Name: Starlink 4111

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 17, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53159

International Designator

2022-083AD

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:38:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

292.00°

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Argument of Perigee

88.05°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4111

Alternative Name

Starlink 4111

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53159U 22083AD  26200.52644457  .00000066  00000+0  22237-4 0  9996

2 53159  53.1598 291.9967 0001072  88.0489 272.0625 15.08836032221269

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Summary

The Starlink satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 53159 and OBJECT ID 2022-083AD, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation for communication purposes. Launched on July 17, 2022, from LC40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, the satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. With a launch mass of 297 kg and a dry mass of 275 kg, it is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 4-22-28 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 4-22-28

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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