STARLINK-3786 (52263)

COSPAR: 2022-041C | Alt Name: Starlink 3786

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 21, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52263

International Designator

2022-041C

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:17:16 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

233.69°

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Argument of Perigee

82.59°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3786

Alternative Name

Starlink 3786

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52263U 22041C   26201.26199392 -.00000658  00000+0 -23274-4 0  9991

2 52263  53.1586 233.6864 0001071  82.5890 277.5223 15.08833374234370

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Summary

The STARLINK-3786 satellite, also known as Starlink 3786, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on April 21, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The design includes a box shape with a pan configuration.

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

Dry Mass

275

Launch Mass

297

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-14-03

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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