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STARLINK-3811 (52383)
COSPAR: 2022-045BE | Alt Name: Starlink 3811
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52383
International Designator
2022-045BE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:17:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
304.11°
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Argument of Perigee
89.60°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3811
Alternative Name
Starlink 3811
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 52383U 22045BE 26200.47064316 .00001234 00000+0 48853-4 0 9996
2 52383 53.1592 304.1137 0001101 89.5962 270.5167 15.33546620236003
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3811 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-045BE) is a Starlink communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 29, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Power generation is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion comes from krypton ion thrusters. The satellite has a box-shaped body with an additional panel design (box + pan).
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 4-16-53
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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