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STARLINK-3852 (52345)
COSPAR: 2022-045Q | Alt Name: Starlink 3852
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52345
International Designator
2022-045Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
323.02°
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Argument of Perigee
83.33°
Period
94.47 min
Mean Motion
15.24 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3852
Alternative Name
Starlink 3852
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 52345U 22045Q 26201.33335647 .00055552 00000+0 22443-2 0 9995
2 52345 53.1595 323.0151 0002258 83.3321 72.7752 15.24245134 5704
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3852 satellite, also known as Starlink 3852, was launched on April 29, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink constellation and measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The mission is aimed at providing communication services.
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 4-16-15
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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