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STARLINK-3882 (52475)
COSPAR: 2022-049AA | Alt Name: Starlink 3882
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52475
International Designator
2022-049AA
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
183.77°
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Argument of Perigee
109.34°
Period
94.85 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3882
Alternative Name
Starlink 3882
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 52475U 22049AA 26201.25004630 .00028773 00000+0 14026-2 0 9992
2 52475 53.1610 183.7712 0001247 109.3408 219.7374 15.18129105 5842
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3882 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 220 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays and deployable systems. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer, and uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Power is supplied by solar arrays and 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
220
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-17-25
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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