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STARLINK-3772 (52290)
COSPAR: 2022-041AF | Alt Name: Starlink 3772
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52290
International Designator
2022-041AF
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
222.24°
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Argument of Perigee
49.31°
Period
94.15 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3772
Alternative Name
Starlink 3772
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 52290U 22041AF 26201.33335647 .00020019 00000+0 70046-3 0 9993
2 52290 53.1608 222.2437 0000755 49.3150 348.1487 15.29529282 5762
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3772, also known as Starlink 3772, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was 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 and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. At launch, it weighed 297 kilograms and had a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. It utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor and has a box plus pan shape. The mission purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-14-30 constellation.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-14-30
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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