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STARLINK-3756 (52309)
COSPAR: 2022-041BA | Alt Name: Starlink 3756
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52309
International Designator
2022-041BA
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:38:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
209.26°
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Argument of Perigee
63.52°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3756
Alternative Name
Starlink 3756
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 52309U 22041BA 26201.31816288 .00000507 00000+0 28098-4 0 9998
2 52309 53.1597 209.2648 0001207 63.5166 296.5959 15.31704848235948
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3756 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink fleet and was launched on April 21, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays and other extended components. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kg, and it had an initial launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-3756 relies on krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It features solar arrays and batteries to generate and store power. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a pan addition. Managed by SpaceX (SPXS), the primary purpose of this satellite is communication, contributing to the Starlink Group 4-14-49 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-14-49
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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