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STARLINK-4525 (53401)
COSPAR: 2022-097P | Alt Name: Starlink 4525
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53401
International Designator
2022-097P
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:54:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
249.13°
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Argument of Perigee
90.35°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4525
Alternative Name
Starlink 4525
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 53401U 22097P 26201.16309053 .00000041 00000+0 20660-4 0 9993
2 53401 53.1593 249.1291 0001182 90.3481 269.7645 15.08831210218511
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4525, also known as Starlink 4525, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink constellation. Launched on August 10, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The equipment on board includes Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit.
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 4-26-14
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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