STARLINK-3728 (52361)

COSPAR: 2022-045AG | Alt Name: Starlink 3728

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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

52361

International Designator

2022-045AG

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

322.81°

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Argument of Perigee

69.48°

Period

93.93 min

Mean Motion

15.33 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3728

Alternative Name

Starlink 3728

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52361U 22045AG  26200.83335647  .00083545  00000+0  25626-2 0  9996

2 52361  53.1596 322.8083 0000949  69.4758  13.2756 15.33059100  5685

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Summary

The STARLINK-3728 satellite, also known as Starlink 3728, is owned by SPXS and is part of the Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. It was launched on April 29, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms when dry with a total launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's 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.

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 4-16-31

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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