STARLINK-3820 (52364)

COSPAR: 2022-045AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3820

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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

52364

International Designator

2022-045AK

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:18:15 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

316.04°

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Argument of Perigee

92.74°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3820

Alternative Name

Starlink 3820

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52364U 22045AK  26200.72101770 -.00000515  00000+0 -14279-4 0  9997

2 52364  53.1599 316.0355 0001077  92.7434 267.3680 15.08833235235854

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Summary

The STARLINK-3820 satellite, also known as Starlink 3820, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. 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 and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, it also features optical inter-satellite links and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration. It serves the mission to facilitate global internet connectivity through its communication capabilities.

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 4-16-34

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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