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STARLINK-4053 (53536)
COSPAR: 2022-101K | Alt Name: Starlink 4053
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53536
International Designator
2022-101K
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:22:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
185.71°
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Argument of Perigee
74.88°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4053
Alternative Name
Starlink 4053
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 53536U 22101K 26201.22370881 .00000005 00000+0 11913-4 0 9993
2 53536 53.1619 185.7121 0001042 74.8759 285.2357 15.31707481216357
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-4053 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-101K) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on August 19, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-27-10 constellation. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a panel 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
290
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-27-10
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
Map
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