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STARLINK-3769 (52300)
COSPAR: 2022-041AR | Alt Name: Starlink 3769
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52300
International Designator
2022-041AR
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
222.06°
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Argument of Perigee
54.47°
Period
94.03 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3769
Alternative Name
Starlink 3769
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 52300U 22041AR 26201.33335647 .00030313 00000+0 99151-3 0 9991
2 52300 53.1600 222.0589 0001255 54.4688 243.9967 15.31475032 5751
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3769 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, identified by NORAD CAT ID 52300 and OBJECT ID 2022-041AR. Launched on April 21, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this US satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms with a total launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite's payload includes a Ku/Ka-band communication system and an optical inter-satellite link. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan." The manufacturer and owner are SpaceX (SPXS).
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 4-14-40
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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