STARLINK-4258 (53180)

COSPAR: 2022-083BA | Alt Name: Starlink 4258

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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

53180

International Designator

2022-083BA

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

248.09°

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Argument of Perigee

300.22°

Period

94.53 min

Mean Motion

15.23 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4258

Alternative Name

Starlink 4258

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53180U 22083BA  26201.25004630  .00011736  00000+0  50181-3 0  9998

2 53180  53.1606 248.0860 0000323 300.2234 344.3431 15.23275853  5659

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Summary

The STARLINK-4258 satellite, also known as Starlink 4258, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 17, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite features a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Its structure is described as a box with solar panels, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering, it measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when its components are extended.

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 4-22-49

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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