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STARLINK-3702 (52100)
COSPAR: 2022-029N | Alt Name: Starlink 3702
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52100
International Designator
2022-029N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:13:32 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
213.31°
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Argument of Perigee
79.53°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3702
Alternative Name
Starlink 3702
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 52100U 22029N 26200.30107272 -.00000781 00000+0 -11482-4 0 9992
2 52100 53.1599 213.3141 0001329 79.5289 280.5863 15.35407406240599
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3702 satellite, also known as Starlink 3702, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on March 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC40. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with an operational span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with an additional panel. It operates in support of SpaceX’s communication mission objectives.
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 4-12-13
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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