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STARLINK-4116 (53164)
COSPAR: 2022-083AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 4116
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53164
International Designator
2022-083AJ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:27:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
292.03°
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Argument of Perigee
87.85°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4116
Alternative Name
Starlink 4116
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 53164U 22083AJ 26200.51908685 .00000610 00000+0 56429-4 0 9992
2 53164 53.1597 292.0308 0000969 87.8473 272.2629 15.08834774221266
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4116 satellite, also known as Starlink 4116, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 17, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it is part of the Starlink Group 4-22-33 mission designed to enhance communication capabilities. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries.
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 4-22-33
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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