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STARLINK-3739 (52266)
COSPAR: 2022-041F | Alt Name: Starlink 3739
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52266
International Designator
2022-041F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:13:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.21°
Right Ascension
237.44°
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Argument of Perigee
34.38°
Period
95.35 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3739
Alternative Name
Starlink 3739
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52266U 22041F 26200.42605544 .00007108 00000+0 44708-3 0 9991
2 52266 53.2120 237.4448 0002187 34.3758 325.7376 15.10232780234254
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3739 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-041F) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on April 21, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it weighed 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power. It also features krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain 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 4-14-06
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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