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STARLINK-3914 (52490)
COSPAR: 2022-049AR | Alt Name: Starlink 3914
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52490
International Designator
2022-049AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:32:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
177.94°
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Argument of Perigee
71.55°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3914
Alternative Name
Starlink 3914
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 52490U 22049AR 26200.31439153 .00000247 00000+0 33638-4 0 9995
2 52490 53.1602 177.9448 0001209 71.5498 288.5625 15.08832743232267
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-3914 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-049AR) was launched on May 6, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 297 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 220 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications equipment, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this satellite is part of the Starlink Group 4-17-40 constellation, operating primarily for communication purposes under ownership of SpaceX.
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
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-17-40
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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