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STARLINK-3709 (52102)
COSPAR: 2022-029Q | Alt Name: Starlink 3709
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52102
International Designator
2022-029Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:09:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
203.01°
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Argument of Perigee
91.08°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3709
Alternative Name
Starlink 3709
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 52102U 22029Q 26200.71518248 .00000830 00000+0 36567-4 0 9992
2 52102 53.1608 203.0109 0001147 91.0813 269.0320 15.33547933240769
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3709, also known as Starlink 3709, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 19, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. This communication satellite serves as part of the Starlink Group 4-12-15 mission.
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 4-12-15
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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