STARLINK-3540 (51719)

COSPAR: 2022-016F | Alt Name: Starlink 3540

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 21, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51719

International Designator

2022-016F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

95.33°

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Argument of Perigee

115.45°

Period

94.94 min

Mean Motion

15.17 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3540

Alternative Name

Starlink 3540

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51719U 22016F   26200.83335647  .00010611  00000+0  54817-3 0  9999

2 51719  53.1607  95.3288 0002179 115.4515 132.3213 15.16822376  5789

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Summary

The STARLINK-3540 satellite, also known as Starlink 3540, is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and falls under the Starlink constellation aimed at providing communication services. Launched on February 21, 2022, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kg dry with a total launch mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link system, as well as krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. Its shape can be described as a box with panels, contributing to its unique design for optimal performance in space operations.

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 4-8-06

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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