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STARLINK-3885 (52463)
COSPAR: 2022-049N | Alt Name: Starlink 3885
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52463
International Designator
2022-049N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
175.50°
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Argument of Perigee
135.88°
Period
95.04 min
Mean Motion
15.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3885
Alternative Name
Starlink 3885
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 52463U 22049N 26200.83335647 .00083192 00000+0 43446-2 0 9991
2 52463 53.1610 175.4982 0002538 135.8844 2.1562 15.15196517 5782
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3885 satellite, also known as Starlink 3885, was launched on May 6, 2022, from LC39A at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation and has a mission to provide communication services. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box-shaped body with solar arrays for power generation. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and carries batteries to store energy generated by the solar arrays. The satellite has a launch mass of 297 kilograms and a dry mass of 220 kilograms.
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 4-17-13
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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