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STARLINK-3862 (52471)
COSPAR: 2022-049W | Alt Name: Starlink 3862
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52471
International Designator
2022-049W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:59:53 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
179.81°
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Argument of Perigee
94.93°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3862
Alternative Name
Starlink 3862
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 52471U 22049W 26201.20825255 -.00001933 00000+0 -50518-4 0 9996
2 52471 53.1605 179.8131 0001314 94.9265 265.1887 15.31715943232312
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3862 satellite, also known as Starlink 3862, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when its components are fully deployed. It weighs 297 kilograms at launch and 220 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is designed for communication purposes, employing krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-17-21
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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