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STARLINK-3928 (52606)
COSPAR: 2022-052J | Alt Name: Starlink 3928
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52606
International Designator
2022-052J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
45.60°
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Argument of Perigee
143.90°
Period
95.32 min
Mean Motion
15.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3928
Alternative Name
Starlink 3928
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 52606U 22052J 26200.83335647 .00023280 00000+0 14053-2 0 9998
2 52606 53.1597 45.5987 0002854 143.8951 38.7090 15.10630506 5839
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3928, also known as Starlink 3928, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on May 14, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 297 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 275 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering.
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 4-15-09
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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