STARLINK-3937 (52542)

COSPAR: 2022-051K | Alt Name: Starlink 3937

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 13, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52542

International Designator

2022-051K

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:28:30 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

252.35°

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Argument of Perigee

67.67°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3937

Alternative Name

Starlink 3937

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52542U 22051K   26200.51979927  .00001317  00000+0  48654-4 0  9999

2 52542  53.1606 252.3466 0001098  67.6697 292.4422 15.35397896231410

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Summary

The STARLINK-3937 satellite, also known as Starlink 3937, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 13, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for the purpose of communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-13-10 mission.

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

275

Launch Mass

297

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-13-10

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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