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STARLINK-4205 (53174)
COSPAR: 2022-083AU | Alt Name: Starlink 4205
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53174
International Designator
2022-083AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:27:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
296.58°
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Argument of Perigee
74.50°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4205
Alternative Name
Starlink 4205
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53174U 22083AU 26200.64441588 .00001355 00000+0 55403-4 0 9999
2 53174 53.1598 296.5756 0001051 74.5030 285.6087 15.31706061221202
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4205 satellite, also known as Starlink 4205, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on July 17, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) at Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are deployed. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries, while it employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's structure consists of a box shape with a pan configuration. Owned by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-4205 is part of the Starlink Group 4-22-43 payload mission, aimed at enhancing global communication services.
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 4-22-43
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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