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STARLINK-3863 (52465)
COSPAR: 2022-049Q | Alt Name: Starlink 3863
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52465
International Designator
2022-049Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:03:35 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
173.90°
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Argument of Perigee
66.35°
Period
95.37 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3863
Alternative Name
Starlink 3863
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 52465U 22049Q 26201.21083123 .00125289 00000+0 75177-2 0 9995
2 52465 53.1600 173.8977 0001479 66.3505 293.7642 15.09960132232395
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3863 satellite, designated 2022-049Q by NORAD, is a communication satellite manufactured and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 6, 2022, from LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite features a box with pan shape measuring 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 220 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and includes optical inter-satellite links as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 4-17-15
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
Map
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