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STARLINK-3706 (52105)
COSPAR: 2022-029T | Alt Name: Starlink 3706
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52105
International Designator
2022-029T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:57:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
204.98°
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Argument of Perigee
67.96°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3706
Alternative Name
Starlink 3706
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 52105U 22029T 26200.29008191 .00002847 00000+0 92519-4 0 9998
2 52105 53.1611 204.9832 0001216 67.9643 292.1489 15.35392942240694
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3706 satellite, also known as Starlink 3706, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The purpose of STARLINK-3706 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-12-18 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 4-12-18
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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