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STARLINK-3793 (52380)
COSPAR: 2022-045BB | Alt Name: Starlink 3793
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52380
International Designator
2022-045BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:45:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
303.68°
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Argument of Perigee
85.16°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3793
Alternative Name
Starlink 3793
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 52380U 22045BB 26200.57296964 .00000192 00000+0 16403-4 0 9998
2 52380 53.1601 303.6844 0001292 85.1638 274.9513 15.35402117236011
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3793 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-045BB) is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on April 29, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms when dry and 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), its primary mission is communication, forming part of the Starlink Group 4-16-50 constellation.
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 4-16-50
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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