STARLINK-4176 (53289)

COSPAR: 2022-086AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 4176

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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

53289

International Designator

2022-086AZ

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:21:15 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

302.88°

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Argument of Perigee

73.47°

Period

93.82 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4176

Alternative Name

Starlink 4176

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53289U 22086AZ  26200.72309483 -.00065553  00000+0 -19223-2 0  9995

2 53289  53.1596 302.8826 0001012  73.4691 286.6423 15.34783029221234

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Summary

The STARLINK-4176 satellite, also known as Starlink 4176, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 24, 2022, from LC39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."

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 4-25-48

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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