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STARLINK-3788 (52271)
COSPAR: 2022-041L | Alt Name: Starlink 3788
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52271
International Designator
2022-041L
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:29:24 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
234.40°
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Argument of Perigee
71.56°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3788
Alternative Name
Starlink 3788
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 52271U 22041L 26201.10375436 .00000158 00000+0 28025-4 0 9990
2 52271 53.1587 234.3958 0001108 71.5594 288.5518 15.08835294234352
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3788 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, launched on April 21, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and weighed 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and owned by the same entity, serving as part of the Starlink Group 4-14-11 payload for communication purposes.
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 4-14-11
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
Next Pass
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