STARLINK-3543 (51716)

COSPAR: 2022-016C | Alt Name: Starlink 3543

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 21, 2022

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51716

International Designator

2022-016C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

95.38°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

51.08°

Period

94.99 min

Mean Motion

15.16 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3543

Alternative Name

Starlink 3543

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 51716U 22016C   26200.83335647  .00008647  00000+0  46170-3 0  9995
2 51716  53.1612  95.3791 0000684  51.0751 111.9670 15.15887188  5788

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Summary
The STARLINK-3543 satellite, also known as Starlink 3543, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 21, 2022, from the AFETR site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully extended. Its dry mass is 275 kg with a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is designed for communication purposes within the Starlink Group 4-8-03 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.
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 4-8-03

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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