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STARLINK-4162 (53288)
COSPAR: 2022-086AY | Alt Name: Starlink 4162
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53288
International Designator
2022-086AY
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
306.98°
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Argument of Perigee
68.67°
Period
93.91 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4162
Alternative Name
Starlink 4162
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 53288U 22086AY 26200.83335647 .00048360 00000+0 14781-2 0 9996
2 53288 53.1584 306.9771 0001553 68.6737 122.8299 15.33422695 5859
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-4162 satellite, also known as Starlink 4162, was launched on July 24, 2022, from LC39A at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). It is part of the Starlink Group 4-25-47 and serves a communication mission. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. Weighing 297 kilograms at launch and 275 kilograms dry mass, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a 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.
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 4-25-47
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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