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STARLINK-3909 (52452)
COSPAR: 2022-049B | Alt Name: Starlink 3909
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52452
International Designator
2022-049B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:37:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
197.99°
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Argument of Perigee
69.97°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3909
Alternative Name
Starlink 3909
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 52452U 22049B 26200.27573209 .00000203 00000+0 30848-4 0 9991
2 52452 53.1600 197.9902 0000907 69.9732 290.1357 15.08835152231971
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3909 satellite, also known as Starlink 3909, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite features a box with panels shape and weighs approximately 220 kilograms when dry, with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communications and optical inter-satellite link technology, it also uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-17-02 mission and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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
220
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-17-02
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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