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STARLINK-4056 (53242)
COSPAR: 2022-086A | Alt Name: Starlink 4056
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53242
International Designator
2022-086A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:20:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
327.61°
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Argument of Perigee
94.80°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4056
Alternative Name
Starlink 4056
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 53242U 22086A 26200.38891013 .00000104 00000+0 24640-4 0 9991
2 53242 53.1602 327.6052 0001137 94.8026 265.3095 15.08829553221192
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4056 is a communication satellite launched on July 24, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and solar arrays for power generation, including batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services and it utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity, STARLINK-4056 operates within the Starlink constellation under the payload designation of Starlink Group 4-25-01.
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 4-25-01
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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