STARLINK-3886 (52582)

COSPAR: 2022-051AY | Alt Name: Starlink 3886

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 13, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52582

International Designator

2022-051AY

Decay Date

1/7/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3886

Alternative Name

Starlink 3886

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The satellite STARLINK-3886, also known as Starlink 3886, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 13, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and weighed 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is designed for communication purposes and utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries. The mission falls under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS), which also manufactured the satellite.

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

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 4-13-47

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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