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STARLINK-3982 (52614)
COSPAR: 2022-052S | Alt Name: Starlink 3982
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52614
International Designator
2022-052S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:38:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.21°
Right Ascension
314.07°
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Argument of Perigee
26.42°
Period
92.56 min
Mean Motion
15.56 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3982
Alternative Name
Starlink 3982
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52614U 22052S 26201.31832669 .00026880 00000+0 38896-3 0 9998
2 52614 53.2081 314.0690 0002912 26.4185 333.6975 15.55734004232144
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3982 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-052S) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on May 14, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and 297 kilograms at launch. Its primary equipment includes Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, with propulsion provided by krypton ion thrusters. Power is generated through solar arrays and batteries. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes within the Starlink Group 4-15-17 constellation.
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 4-15-17
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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