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STARLINK-3860 (52477)
COSPAR: 2022-049AC | Alt Name: Starlink 3860
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52477
International Designator
2022-049AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
175.49°
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Argument of Perigee
67.09°
Period
94.95 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3860
Alternative Name
Starlink 3860
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 52477U 22049AC 26200.83335647 .00074791 00000+0 37659-2 0 9990
2 52477 53.1604 175.4912 0002033 67.0873 114.9763 15.16538303 5780
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3860 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on May 6, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 220 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its mission is focused on communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 4-17-27 constellation.
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
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-17-27
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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