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STARLINK-3527 (51726)
COSPAR: 2022-016N | Alt Name: Starlink 3527
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51726
International Designator
2022-016N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:29:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.21°
Right Ascension
83.77°
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Argument of Perigee
82.50°
Period
95.20 min
Mean Motion
15.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3527
Alternative Name
Starlink 3527
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 51726U 22016N 26200.93688321 .00009179 00000+0 53530-3 0 9996
2 51726 53.2141 83.7703 0002665 82.5030 277.6266 15.12649113243552
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Summary
STARLINK-3527 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink fleet, identified by NORAD CAT ID 51726 and OBJECT ID 2022-016N. It was launched on February 21, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Its power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration, and it is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 4-8-13 constellation for global communication purposes.
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 4-8-13
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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