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STARLINK-3923 (52489)
COSPAR: 2022-049AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 3923
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52489
International Designator
2022-049AQ
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
183.62°
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Argument of Perigee
26.77°
Period
94.98 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3923
Alternative Name
Starlink 3923
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 52489U 22049AQ 26201.25004630 .00030675 00000+0 15808-2 0 9990
2 52489 53.1603 183.6211 0001922 26.7704 124.3873 15.16146231 5755
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3923 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 6, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters with its solar arrays extended. It weighs 297 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 220 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-3923 is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's structure consists of a box design with additional panels, and it serves as part of the Starlink Group 4-17-39 constellation, owned by SpaceX, to provide communication services globally.
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
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-17-39
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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