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STARLINK-3900 (52461)
COSPAR: 2022-049L | Alt Name: Starlink 3900
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52461
International Designator
2022-049L
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
173.23°
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Argument of Perigee
132.59°
Period
94.98 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3900
Alternative Name
Starlink 3900
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 52461U 22049L 26201.33335647 .00076330 00000+0 38924-2 0 9996
2 52461 53.1610 173.2282 0002392 132.5932 195.7775 15.16082636 5703
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3900 satellite, also known as Starlink 3900, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on May 6, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters with its deployed components. The satellite has a dry mass of 220 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. Its power source includes solar arrays and batteries, and it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates as part of the Starlink Group 4-17-11 payload 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
220
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-17-11
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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