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STARLINK-3891 (52650)
COSPAR: 2022-052BE | Alt Name: Starlink 3891
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52650
International Designator
2022-052BE
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
13.60°
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Argument of Perigee
37.94°
Period
94.84 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3891
Alternative Name
Starlink 3891
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 52650U 22052BE 26201.25004630 .00039280 00000+0 18902-2 0 9993
2 52650 53.1603 13.6023 0000707 37.9379 315.5101 15.18426515 5790
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3891 satellite, also known as Starlink 3891, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on May 14, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it also utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's mission is communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-15-53 constellation, designed in a box shape with additional panels to enhance its operational efficiency.
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 4-15-53
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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