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STARLINK-3807 (52353)
COSPAR: 2022-045Y | Alt Name: Starlink 3807
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52353
International Designator
2022-045Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:52:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
322.89°
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Argument of Perigee
92.37°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3807
Alternative Name
Starlink 3807
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 52353U 22045Y 26200.74483514 .00000163 00000+0 16273-4 0 9999
2 52353 53.1605 322.8935 0001239 92.3659 267.7485 15.33551364235769
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 52353 and OBJECT ID 2022-045Y was launched on April 29, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as motors and solar arrays coupled with batteries for power. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with panels. Its mission is to provide communication services.
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 4-16-23
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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