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STARLINK-3934 (52675)
COSPAR: 2022-053V | Alt Name: Starlink 3934
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52675
International Designator
2022-053V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
268.72°
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Argument of Perigee
70.14°
Period
95.22 min
Mean Motion
15.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3934
Alternative Name
Starlink 3934
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 52675U 22053V 26201.25004630 .00037577 00000+0 21478-2 0 9990
2 52675 53.1594 268.7199 0001392 70.1448 323.4341 15.12359625 5706
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Summary
The STARLINK-3934 satellite, also known as Starlink 3934, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with an overall span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The mission purpose is to enhance communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation project.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-18-20
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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