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STARLINK-3919 (52580)
COSPAR: 2022-051AW | Alt Name: Starlink 3919
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52580
International Designator
2022-051AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:01:34 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
260.43°
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Argument of Perigee
87.56°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3919
Alternative Name
Starlink 3919
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 52580U 22051AW 26200.87609281 .00000110 00000+0 24999-4 0 9999
2 52580 53.1597 260.4330 0001044 87.5607 272.5504 15.08827589231332
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3919 satellite, also known as Starlink 3919, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. It was launched on May 13, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it carries Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, STARLINK-3919 utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain its position in orbit. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and forms part of the Starlink Group 4-13-45 payload constellation for enhancing global communication networks.
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 4-13-45
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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