X Report 19 Nov 2025
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites in a night mission, marking a significant return to evening launches post-regulations.
STARLINK-3994 (52633)
COSPAR: 2022-052AM | Alt Name: Starlink 3994
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52633
International Designator
2022-052AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:29:13 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
34.96°
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Argument of Perigee
94.06°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3994
Alternative Name
Starlink 3994
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 52633U 22052AM 26200.97863328 .00000140 00000+0 26923-4 0 9996
2 52633 53.1602 34.9598 0001241 94.0560 266.0573 15.08830805230976
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3994 is a Starlink satellite launched on May 14, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters with a dry mass of 275 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link system. Its mission involves providing communication services using krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to supply power.
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 4-15-36
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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