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STARLINK-3812 (52346)
COSPAR: 2022-045R | Alt Name: Starlink 3812
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52346
International Designator
2022-045R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
322.98°
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Argument of Perigee
147.86°
Period
94.58 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3812
Alternative Name
Starlink 3812
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 52346U 22045R 26201.33335647 .00058551 00000+0 24876-2 0 9990
2 52346 53.1611 322.9788 0001340 147.8648 127.1784 15.22521848 5816
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3812 satellite, also known as Starlink 3812, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on April 29, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. It measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its solar panels have a span of 9 meters when deployed. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-16-16
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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