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STARLINK-3806 (52378)
COSPAR: 2022-045AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 3806
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52378
International Designator
2022-045AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:44:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
317.17°
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Argument of Perigee
88.37°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3806
Alternative Name
Starlink 3806
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 52378U 22045AZ 26200.48918832 .00000866 00000+0 72479-4 0 9993
2 52378 53.1604 317.1651 0001117 88.3732 271.7388 15.08831303235829
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3806 satellite, also known as Starlink 3806, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on April 29, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are extended. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Weighing 275 kilograms dry, it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same entity. The satellite's propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters, while its power supply relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries.
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 4-16-48
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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