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STARLINK-4164 (53282)
COSPAR: 2022-086AS | Alt Name: Starlink 4164
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53282
International Designator
2022-086AS
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:08:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
304.37°
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Argument of Perigee
83.63°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4164
Alternative Name
Starlink 4164
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 53282U 22086AS 26201.29785550 .00002486 00000+0 86847-4 0 9996
2 53282 53.1600 304.3703 0001197 83.6269 276.4870 15.33561328221274
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Summary
The STARLINK-4164 satellite, also known as Starlink 4164, is owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and was launched on July 24, 2022, from LC39A at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to SpaceX's Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its deployed components. Its dry mass is 275 kg, and it weighed 297 kg at launch. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion.
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 4-25-41
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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