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STARLINK-3993 (52692)
COSPAR: 2022-053AN | Alt Name: Starlink 3993
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52692
International Designator
2022-053AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:54:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
271.49°
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Argument of Perigee
89.98°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3993
Alternative Name
Starlink 3993
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52692U 22053AN 26200.57977693 .00000299 00000+0 36897-4 0 9995
2 52692 53.1602 271.4862 0001126 89.9798 270.1322 15.08831289231067
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3993 satellite, also known as Starlink 3993, is a communication spacecraft belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 18, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters, likely due to its solar arrays. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar panels paired with batteries for power generation. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan," reflecting its design that integrates a primary body structure with additional features likely related to its antennas or solar arrays.
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 4-18-37
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
Map
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