STARLINK-3906 (52585)

COSPAR: 2022-051BB | Alt Name: Starlink 3906

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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

52585

International Designator

2022-051BB

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:10:17 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

244.79°

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Argument of Perigee

86.29°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3906

Alternative Name

Starlink 3906

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52585U 22051BB  26201.00714446 -.00000499  00000+0 -13252-4 0  9992

2 52585  53.1597 244.7897 0001114  86.2913 273.8206 15.08833002231569

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-3906 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-051BB) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on May 13, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is part of the Starlink Group 4-13-50 constellation. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and its launch mass was 297 kilograms. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, and it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.

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 4-13-50

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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