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STARLINK-3858 (52553)
COSPAR: 2022-051W | Alt Name: Starlink 3858
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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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Major Events
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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
Source: Celestrak
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.
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
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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