STARLINK-3916 (52492)

COSPAR: 2022-049AT | Alt Name: Starlink 3916

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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

52492

International Designator

2022-049AT

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

173.56°

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Argument of Perigee

63.39°

Period

94.88 min

Mean Motion

15.18 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3916

Alternative Name

Starlink 3916

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52492U 22049AT  26201.25004630  .00040446  00000+0  19835-2 0  9995

2 52492  53.1606 173.5639 0002006  63.3920 113.1955 15.17752110  5752

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Summary

STARLINK-3916, also known as Starlink 3916, is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 6, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration measuring 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 297 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 220 kilograms and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries, while it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-17-42

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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