STARLINK A (51456)

COSPAR: 2022-010A | Alt Name: Starlink 3152
DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 3, 2022

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51456

International Designator

2022-010A

Decay Date

2/6/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK A

Alternative Name

Starlink 3152

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The satellite designated NORAD CAT ID 51456 and OBJECT ID 2022-010A is a Starlink satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 3, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite's dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its appendages extended. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. The spacecraft features a "Box + pan" shape design and is part of the Starlink Group 4-7-36 payload constellation. The launch site AFETR refers to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-7-36

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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