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STARLINK-3743 (52118)
COSPAR: 2022-029AG | Alt Name: Starlink 3743
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52118
International Designator
2022-029AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:01:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
202.90°
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Argument of Perigee
76.19°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3743
Alternative Name
Starlink 3743
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 52118U 22029AG 26200.70908191 .00001010 00000+0 41031-4 0 9991
2 52118 53.1612 202.9036 0001097 76.1925 283.9200 15.34391389240765
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3743 satellite, also known as Starlink 3743, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. Launched on March 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and weighs 297 kilograms at launch. Its dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its shape consists of a box with panels.
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 4-12-31
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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