STARLINK-4131 (53246)

COSPAR: 2022-086E | Alt Name: Starlink 4131

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 24, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53246

International Designator

2022-086E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:54:14 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

328.80°

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Argument of Perigee

91.30°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4131

Alternative Name

Starlink 4131

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53246U 22086E   26200.78766316 -.00000158  00000+0  66568-5 0  9992

2 53246  53.1617 328.8024 0000666  91.3035 268.8043 15.31703977220100

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Summary

STARLINK-4131 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on July 24, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes utilizing krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as box plus pan configuration.

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 4-25-05

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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