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STARLINK-3742 (52303)
COSPAR: 2022-041AU | Alt Name: Starlink 3742
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52303
International Designator
2022-041AU
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
222.09°
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Argument of Perigee
82.42°
Period
94.05 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3742
Alternative Name
Starlink 3742
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 52303U 22041AU 26201.33335647 .00027368 00000+0 90744-3 0 9999
2 52303 53.1590 222.0949 0001403 82.4227 178.1101 15.31091010 5802
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3742 satellite, also known as Starlink 3742, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. It was launched on April 21, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays extended. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar power augmented by batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with additional panels and forms part of the Starlink Group 4-14-43 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 4-14-43
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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