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STARLINK-3749 (52313)
COSPAR: 2022-041BE | Alt Name: Starlink 3749
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52313
International Designator
2022-041BE
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
212.08°
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Argument of Perigee
125.71°
Period
93.97 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3749
Alternative Name
Starlink 3749
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 52313U 22041BE 26201.33335647 .00071692 00000+0 22524-2 0 9999
2 52313 53.1605 212.0762 0000483 125.7138 156.7716 15.32368136 5802
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3749 satellite, also known as Starlink 3749, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. Launched on April 21, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its motor uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 4-14-53
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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