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STARLINK-4060 (53267)
COSPAR: 2022-086AB | Alt Name: Starlink 4060
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53267
International Designator
2022-086AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
318.60°
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Argument of Perigee
68.82°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4060
Alternative Name
Starlink 4060
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 53267U 22086AB 26200.83335647 .00076565 00000+0 23105-2 0 9991
2 53267 53.1591 318.6001 0001705 68.8221 72.9616 15.33619339 5838
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4060 satellite, also known as Starlink 4060, was launched on July 24, 2022, from the LC39A launch pad at Kennedy Space Center (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has a bus configuration with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. The propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. This satellite was designed and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) for the purpose of providing communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-25-26 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.
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 4-25-26
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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