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STARLINK-3848 (52362)
COSPAR: 2022-045AH | Alt Name: Starlink 3848
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52362
International Designator
2022-045AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
309.01°
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Argument of Perigee
78.50°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3848
Alternative Name
Starlink 3848
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 52362U 22045AH 26201.30531957 .00000148 00000+0 16525-4 0 9990
2 52362 53.1609 309.0134 0001077 78.5026 281.6097 15.31702901236000
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3848 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2022-045AH) was launched on April 29, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). This communication satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box-shaped body with panels. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Solar arrays and batteries provide power to the satellite, which is part of the Starlink Group 4-16-32 constellation designed for communication purposes.
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 4-16-32
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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