STARLINK-3843 (52341)

COSPAR: 2022-045L | Alt Name: Starlink 3843

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 29, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52341

International Designator

2022-045L

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:32:02 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

334.35°

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Argument of Perigee

89.86°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3843

Alternative Name

Starlink 3843

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52341U 22045L   26201.10558447 -.00000552  00000+0 -16621-4 0  9996

2 52341  53.1603 334.3461 0001300  89.8573 270.2568 15.08834225235630

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Summary

The STARLINK-3843 satellite, also known as Starlink 3843, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on April 29, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays extended. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to power the satellite. The mission of STARLINK-3843 is part of the Starlink Group 4-16-11 constellation aimed at providing global broadband internet coverage.

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

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 4-16-11

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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