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STARLINK-3890 (52455)
COSPAR: 2022-049E | Alt Name: Starlink 3890
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52455
International Designator
2022-049E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:46:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
194.34°
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Argument of Perigee
68.45°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3890
Alternative Name
Starlink 3890
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 52455U 22049E 26201.11575786 -.00000925 00000+0 -40050-4 0 9999
2 52455 53.1593 194.3418 0001265 68.4467 291.6659 15.08826279232102
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Summary
STARLINK-3890 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on May 6, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. With a dry mass of 220 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries as its power source and employs Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape is described as box + pan configuration, and it was launched to provide global internet connectivity services as part of the Starlink Group 4-17-05 mission.
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 4-17-05
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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