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STARLINK-3800 (52379)
COSPAR: 2022-045BA | Alt Name: Starlink 3800
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52379
International Designator
2022-045BA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
314.56°
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Argument of Perigee
33.90°
Period
94.42 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3800
Alternative Name
Starlink 3800
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 52379U 22045BA 26200.83335647 .00058696 00000+0 23141-2 0 9994
2 52379 53.1604 314.5580 0000352 33.8992 204.6936 15.25039501 5733
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Summary
The STARLINK-3800 satellite, also known as Starlink 3800, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 29, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link system. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion method and follows a mission to enhance global communication networks.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-16-49
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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