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STARLINK-3777 (52294)
COSPAR: 2022-041AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3777
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52294
International Designator
2022-041AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
224.39°
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Argument of Perigee
93.73°
Period
94.06 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3777
Alternative Name
Starlink 3777
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 52294U 22041AK 26200.83335647 .00042855 00000+0 14211-2 0 9994
2 52294 53.1598 224.3898 0001086 93.7322 201.6868 15.30867346 5843
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3777 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, launched on April 21, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 2.8 meters in diameter and has a dry mass of 275 kilograms with an overall span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or antennas. It was equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries. Launched with a mass of 297 kilograms, it operates in a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 4-14-34 constellation segment.
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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-14-34
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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