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STARLINK-3798 (52371)
COSPAR: 2022-045AS | Alt Name: Starlink 3798
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52371
International Designator
2022-045AS
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
311.31°
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Argument of Perigee
81.63°
Period
94.09 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3798
Alternative Name
Starlink 3798
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 52371U 22045AS 26201.30554186 .00135200 00000+0 44498-2 0 9995
2 52371 53.1611 311.3115 0001360 81.6295 278.4860 15.30523632235963
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3798, also known as Starlink 3798, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation. Launched on April 29, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, resembling a box shape with a pan configuration. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters to maintain orbital position. The satellite's primary mission is communication, contributing to the global internet coverage network operated by SpaceX.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-16-41
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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