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STARLINK-4149 (53290)
COSPAR: 2022-086BA | Alt Name: Starlink 4149
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53290
International Designator
2022-086BA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:01:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
311.80°
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Argument of Perigee
63.54°
Period
95.36 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4149
Alternative Name
Starlink 4149
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 53290U 22086BA 26200.58441307 .00008279 00000+0 51967-3 0 9995
2 53290 53.2164 311.8039 0000865 63.5360 296.5722 15.10091622221105
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Summary
The Starlink satellite, designated STARLINK-4149 or Starlink 4149, is a communication satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 24, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, with a total launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, the satellite also features krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and utilizes solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The shape is described as box-like with a pan component.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-25-49
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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