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STARLINK-3830 (52363)
COSPAR: 2022-045AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 3830
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52363
International Designator
2022-045AJ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:36:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
323.35°
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Argument of Perigee
96.30°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3830
Alternative Name
Starlink 3830
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 52363U 22045AJ 26200.77527450 .00007726 00000+0 23222-3 0 9994
2 52363 53.1581 323.3520 0000950 96.3046 263.8065 15.35389941235765
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3830, also known as Starlink 3830, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 29, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering, while its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as 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 4-16-33
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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