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STARLINK-3954 (52558)
COSPAR: 2022-051AB | Alt Name: Starlink 3954
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52558
International Designator
2022-051AB
Decay Date
5/31/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3954
Alternative Name
Starlink 3954
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3954 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-051AB) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on May 13, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC-4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 275 kilograms dry with a total launch mass of 297 kilograms. STARLINK-3954 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its power supply comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan design.
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 4-13-26
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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