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STARLINK-3866 (52500)
COSPAR: 2022-049BB | Alt Name: Starlink 3866
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52500
International Designator
2022-049BB
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:51:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
163.95°
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Argument of Perigee
74.12°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3866
Alternative Name
Starlink 3866
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 52500U 22049BB 26201.20219118 -.00000728 00000+0 -27630-4 0 9994
2 52500 53.1616 163.9529 0001140 74.1178 285.9939 15.08832687232533
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3866 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink constellation. Launched on May 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 220 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite's dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, while power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-17-50
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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