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STARLINK-3682 (52140)
COSPAR: 2022-029BE | Alt Name: Starlink 3682
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52140
International Designator
2022-029BE
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:06:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
194.28°
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Argument of Perigee
75.60°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3682
Alternative Name
Starlink 3682
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 52140U 22029BE 26201.12950679 .00001016 00000+0 81894-4 0 9998
2 52140 53.1596 194.2788 0001032 75.6009 284.5097 15.08835779240931
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3682 satellite, also known as Starlink 3682, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 19, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for data transmission and an optical inter-satellite link for communication within the constellation. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and it utilizes solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX and operates in a box plus panel configuration designed for efficient deployment and operation in orbit.
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 4-12-53
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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