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STARLINK-3829 (52348)
COSPAR: 2022-045T | Alt Name: Starlink 3829
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52348
International Designator
2022-045T
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
321.34°
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Argument of Perigee
88.32°
Period
94.36 min
Mean Motion
15.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3829
Alternative Name
Starlink 3829
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 52348U 22045T 26201.33335647 .00056391 00000+0 21566-2 0 9995
2 52348 53.1594 321.3378 0001567 88.3219 352.7943 15.26071931 5810
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3829 satellite, also known as Starlink 3829, was launched on April 29, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 4-16-18 and belongs to SpaceX (SPXS). This communication satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms, launched at a mass of 297 kilograms, and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as box plus 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 4-16-18
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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