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STARLINK-3764 (52280)
COSPAR: 2022-041V | Alt Name: Starlink 3764
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52280
International Designator
2022-041V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:20:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
232.94°
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Argument of Perigee
85.67°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3764
Alternative Name
Starlink 3764
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 52280U 22041V 26200.80602832 -.00001269 00000+0 -29129-4 0 9991
2 52280 53.1605 232.9384 0001323 85.6696 274.4457 15.31695049234352
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 52280 and OBJECT ID 2022-041V is a Starlink satellite named STARLINK-3764 or Starlink 3764, owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 21, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The spacecraft carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a dry mass of 275 kg and launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite is shaped like a box with a pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 4-14-20 mission, aimed at enhancing global communication capabilities.
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 4-14-20
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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