STARLINK-3776 (52288)

COSPAR: 2022-041AD | Alt Name: Starlink 3776

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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

52288

International Designator

2022-041AD

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

224.32°

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Argument of Perigee

124.81°

Period

93.98 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3776

Alternative Name

Starlink 3776

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52288U 22041AD  26200.83335647  .00079138  00000+0  24987-2 0  9992

2 52288  53.1610 224.3223 0001387 124.8145 106.6667 15.32162278  5784

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Summary

The STARLINK-3776 satellite, also known as Starlink 3776, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on April 21, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and was launched with a total mass of 297 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. Starlink-3776 serves as part of the Starlink Group 4-14-28 mission to provide global internet coverage.

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 4-14-28

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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