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STARLINK-3779 (52281)
COSPAR: 2022-041W | Alt Name: Starlink 3779
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52281
International Designator
2022-041W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:59:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
238.05°
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Argument of Perigee
84.61°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3779
Alternative Name
Starlink 3779
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 52281U 22041W 26200.29143134 .00000279 00000+0 35646-4 0 9999
2 52281 53.1585 238.0490 0001032 84.6054 275.5055 15.08830159234239
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3779 satellite, also known as Starlink 3779, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. Launched on April 21, 2022, from Launch Pad LC40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and was launched with a mass of 297 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Structurally, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters.
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 4-14-21
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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