STARLINK-3908 (52491)

COSPAR: 2022-049AS | Alt Name: Starlink 3908

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 6, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52491

International Designator

2022-049AS

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:23:19 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

174.04°

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Argument of Perigee

59.99°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3908

Alternative Name

Starlink 3908

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 52491U 22049AS  26201.18286970  .00000384  00000+0  42234-4 0  9993

2 52491  53.1593 174.0413 0001000  59.9881 300.1209 15.08835036232393

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Summary

The STARLINK-3908 satellite, also known as Starlink 3908, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 220 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power supply. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-17-41 constellation.

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

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 4-17-41

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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