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STARLINK-3415 (51472)
COSPAR: 2022-010S | Alt Name: Starlink 3415
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51472
International Designator
2022-010S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:16:47 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
45.31°
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Argument of Perigee
89.43°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3415
Alternative Name
Starlink 3415
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 51472U 22010S 26200.88665990 .00000160 00000+0 28134-4 0 9993
2 51472 53.1613 45.3076 0001443 89.4305 270.6852 15.08833170246789
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3415 satellite, also known as Starlink 3415 and part of the Starlink Group 4-7-47 payload, was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 3, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. With a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan." It operates in low Earth orbit as part of SpaceX’s broader Starlink constellation to provide communication services.
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
275
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-7-47
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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