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STARLINK-3808 (52366)
COSPAR: 2022-045AM | Alt Name: Starlink 3808
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52366
International Designator
2022-045AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:51:15 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
317.89°
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Argument of Perigee
90.01°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3808
Alternative Name
Starlink 3808
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 52366U 22045AM 26200.32726794 .00000068 00000+0 22358-4 0 9992
2 52366 53.1599 317.8927 0001157 90.0058 270.1066 15.08834388235795
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3808 satellite, also known as Starlink 3808, is a communications satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and part of the Starlink Group 4-16-36 payload. Launched on April 29, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its primary mission is 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 4-16-36
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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