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STARLINK-3825 (52478)
COSPAR: 2022-049AD | Alt Name: Starlink 3825
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52478
International Designator
2022-049AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
185.60°
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Argument of Perigee
323.91°
Period
95.30 min
Mean Motion
15.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3825
Alternative Name
Starlink 3825
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 52478U 22049AD 26200.83335647 .00089049 00000+0 52261-2 0 9999
2 52478 53.1601 185.5963 0000219 323.9051 327.8609 15.10983324 5787
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3825 satellite, also known as Starlink 3825, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center (AFETR), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 220 kg with a launch mass of 297 kg. Its primary mission is communication and it utilizes a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries as its power source, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it is owned by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 4-17-28
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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