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STARLINK-3873 (52467)
COSPAR: 2022-049S | Alt Name: Starlink 3873
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52467
International Designator
2022-049S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
183.63°
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Argument of Perigee
84.09°
Period
95.01 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3873
Alternative Name
Starlink 3873
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 52467U 22049S 26201.25004630 .00030658 00000+0 16038-2 0 9993
2 52467 53.1591 183.6330 0002698 84.0869 181.1414 15.15615621 5844
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3873, also known as Starlink 3873, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 297 kilograms, with a dry mass of 220 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and has optical inter-satellite links. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its primary mission is to facilitate global communications.
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 4-17-17
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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