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STARLINK-4104 (53163)
COSPAR: 2022-083AH | Alt Name: Starlink 4104
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53163
International Designator
2022-083AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:02:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
288.88°
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Argument of Perigee
69.67°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4104
Alternative Name
Starlink 4104
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 53163U 22083AH 26201.25143145 .00000370 00000+0 41317-4 0 9998
2 53163 53.1601 288.8828 0001030 69.6655 290.4447 15.08835954221374
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4104 satellite, also known as Starlink 4104, is part of the Starlink communication constellation owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 17, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and launched with a total mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems for communication and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters for orbit adjustments. The satellite's design consists of a box-shaped body plus a panel structure.
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 4-22-32
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
Map
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