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STARLINK-3715 (52127)
COSPAR: 2022-029AR | Alt Name: Starlink 3715
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52127
International Designator
2022-029AR
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:48:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
194.71°
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Argument of Perigee
76.87°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3715
Alternative Name
Starlink 3715
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 52127U 22029AR 26201.03382872 -.00005266 00000+0 -31300-3 0 9996
2 52127 53.1594 194.7096 0000882 76.8677 283.2413 15.08842184240900
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3715 satellite, also known as Starlink 3715, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and is equipped with optical inter-satellite links and krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. With a launch mass of 297 kg and a dry mass of 275 kg, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The spacecraft's shape resembles a box with an additional pan structure, but specific details regarding its attitude control system (ADCS) are not provided.
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 4-12-40
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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