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STARLINK-3895 (52583)
COSPAR: 2022-051AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 3895
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52583
International Designator
2022-051AZ
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:36:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
244.19°
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Argument of Perigee
70.16°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3895
Alternative Name
Starlink 3895
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 52583U 22051AZ 26201.15067111 .00000101 00000+0 24422-4 0 9995
2 52583 53.1584 244.1867 0000827 70.1566 289.9515 15.08830126231587
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3895 satellite, also known as Starlink 3895, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 13, 2022, from AFWTR at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms, with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion is achieved via krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite's primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-13-48 constellation, owned by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 4-13-48
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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