STARLINK-3858 (52553)

COSPAR: 2022-051W | Alt Name: Starlink 3858

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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

52553

International Designator

2022-051W

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:51:43 GMT

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Inclination

53.21°

Right Ascension

306.76°

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Argument of Perigee

308.95°

Period

87.44 min

Mean Motion

16.47 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3858

Alternative Name

Starlink 3858

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52553U 22051W   26182.91092003  .09929172  12615-4  19265-3 0  9997

2 52553  53.2054 306.7588 0007526 308.9478  51.0902 16.46764132229108

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Summary

STARLINK-3858 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, launched by SpaceX on May 13, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It had a launch mass of 297 kilograms and operates with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite is owned by SpaceX and serves communication purposes within the Starlink Group 4-13-21 constellation 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 4-13-21

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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