STARLINK-3746 (52268)

COSPAR: 2022-041H | Alt Name: Starlink 3746

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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

52268

International Designator

2022-041H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:54:50 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

234.45°

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Argument of Perigee

77.75°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3746

Alternative Name

Starlink 3746

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52268U 22041H   26200.41308113  .00000364  00000+0  21350-4 0  9990

2 52268  53.1611 234.4452 0001308  77.7537 282.3612 15.35394590234292

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Summary

STARLINK-3746 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS and part of the Starlink constellation. It was launched on April 21, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite 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 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape consists of a box 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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-14-08

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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