STARLINK-4135 (53248)

COSPAR: 2022-086G | Alt Name: Starlink 4135

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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

53248

International Designator

2022-086G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

325.23°

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Argument of Perigee

24.89°

Period

94.61 min

Mean Motion

15.22 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4135

Alternative Name

Starlink 4135

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53248U 22086G   26200.83335647  .00073926  00000+0  31735-2 0  9996

2 53248  53.1593 325.2328 0001014  24.8915 104.6634 15.22058398  5732

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Summary

The Starlink-4135 satellite, also known as Starlink 4135, is a communication satellite under the ownership and manufacture by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 24, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. With a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. It also features solar arrays and batteries for power supply along with Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite’s configuration is described as a Box + pan shape and is part of the Starlink Group 4-25-07 mission.

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 4-25-07

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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