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STARLINK-3894 (52499)
COSPAR: 2022-049BA | Alt Name: Starlink 3894
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52499
International Designator
2022-049BA
Epoch
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:01:35 GMT
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Inclination
53.20°
Right Ascension
158.51°
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Argument of Perigee
255.74°
Period
87.54 min
Mean Motion
16.45 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3894
Alternative Name
Starlink 3894
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 52499U 22049BA 26198.08443472 .08589609 12463-4 25266-3 0 9993
2 52499 53.2029 158.5075 0005453 255.7359 104.3086 16.44967354232341
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3894 satellite, also known as Starlink 3894, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated for communication purposes under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it is part of the Starlink Group 4-17-49. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters due to its deployment configuration. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for data transmission and an optical inter-satellite link for communication. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, it also features krypton ion thrusters as propulsion units. The dry mass of the satellite is 220 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms.
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 4-17-49
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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