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STARLINK-3721 (52134)
COSPAR: 2022-029AY | Alt Name: Starlink 3721
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52134
International Designator
2022-029AY
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:30:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
196.27°
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Argument of Perigee
76.53°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3721
Alternative Name
Starlink 3721
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 52134U 22029AY 26200.68791684 -.00000475 00000+0 -11736-4 0 9998
2 52134 53.1594 196.2659 0001393 76.5295 283.5852 15.08836762240861
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3721 satellite, also known as Starlink 3721, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. For propulsion, it uses Krypton ion thrusters to maneuver in orbit. The satellite's primary purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-12-47 constellation.
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 4-12-47
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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