STARLINK-3942 (52563)

COSPAR: 2022-051AG | Alt Name: Starlink 3942

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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

52563

International Designator

2022-051AG

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

257.11°

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Argument of Perigee

70.61°

Period

94.25 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3942

Alternative Name

Starlink 3942

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52563U 22051AG  26201.25004630  .00017869  00000+0  65832-3 0  9999

2 52563  53.1613 257.1074 0002141  70.6150  70.9520 15.27913936  5807

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Summary

The Starlink-3942 satellite, also known as 2022-051AG, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by SPXS. It was launched on May 13, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Starlink-3942 uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and is powered by solar arrays complemented by batteries. The dry mass of the satellite is 275 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.

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 4-13-31

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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