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STARLINK-3874 (52365)
COSPAR: 2022-045AL | Alt Name: Starlink 3874
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52365
International Designator
2022-045AL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:50:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
316.02°
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Argument of Perigee
83.64°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3874
Alternative Name
Starlink 3874
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 52365U 22045AL 26200.74311027 -.00000070 00000+0 13702-4 0 9993
2 52365 53.1614 316.0231 0001100 83.6355 276.4762 15.08832779235858
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3874 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 52365 and object ID 2022-045AL, part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on April 29, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Weighing 275 kilograms dry and 297 kilograms at launch, the satellite features a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its shape can be described as box-like with an additional pan structure.
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 4-16-35
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
Map
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