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STARLINK-4058 (53266)
COSPAR: 2022-086AA | Alt Name: Starlink 4058
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53266
International Designator
2022-086AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.17°
Right Ascension
318.55°
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Argument of Perigee
66.54°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4058
Alternative Name
Starlink 4058
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 53266U 22086AA 26200.83335647 .00038753 00000+0 11844-2 0 9994
2 53266 53.1711 318.5508 0001095 66.5387 40.9424 15.33526873 5834
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4058 satellite, also known as Starlink 4058, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on July 24, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center (AFETR), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the primary mission of STARLINK-4058 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-25-25 payload constellation.
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-25-25
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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