STARLINK-3979 (52608)

COSPAR: 2022-052L | Alt Name: Starlink 3979

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 14, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52608

International Designator

2022-052L

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:10:38 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

43.71°

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Argument of Perigee

89.54°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3979

Alternative Name

Starlink 3979

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52608U 22052L   26201.25738683 -.00000319  00000+0 -19260-5 0  9992

2 52608  53.1606  43.7081 0001038  89.5421 270.5690 15.08836762230873

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Summary

The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-3979 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-052L) was launched on May 14, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication purposes, along with optical inter-satellite link equipment and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Solar arrays and batteries provide power to the spacecraft which has a box plus pan shape. The satellite belongs to Starlink Group 4-15-11 and is 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.

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 4-15-11

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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