STARLINK-3929 (52567)

COSPAR: 2022-051AL | Alt Name: Starlink 3929

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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

52567

International Designator

2022-051AL

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:54:23 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

242.86°

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Argument of Perigee

54.63°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3929

Alternative Name

Starlink 3929

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52567U 22051AL  26200.41277166  .00003399  00000+0  10830-3 0  9997

2 52567  53.1585 242.8556 0001051  54.6336 305.4766 15.35404093231539

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Summary

STARLINK-3929 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, launched on May 13, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It was deployed for communication purposes and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it has a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite powers its systems using solar arrays and batteries.

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 4-13-35

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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