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STARLINK-3814 (52335)
COSPAR: 2022-045E | Alt Name: Starlink 3814
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52335
International Designator
2022-045E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:56:18 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
335.82°
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Argument of Perigee
91.62°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3814
Alternative Name
Starlink 3814
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 52335U 22045E 26200.78910777 .00000138 00000+0 26800-4 0 9998
2 52335 53.1610 335.8168 0001333 91.6169 268.4975 15.08832639235581
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3814 satellite, also known as Starlink 3814, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on April 29, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms with an overall launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. For propulsion, STARLINK-3814 employs Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves as part of the Starlink Group 4-16-05 mission.
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 4-16-05
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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