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STARLINK-3532 (51727)
COSPAR: 2022-016P | Alt Name: Starlink 3532
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51727
International Designator
2022-016P
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:02:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
93.24°
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Argument of Perigee
49.75°
Period
94.94 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3532
Alternative Name
Starlink 3532
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 51727U 22016P 26201.29369505 .00116706 00000+0 58095-2 0 9992
2 51727 53.1627 93.2412 0001913 49.7534 310.3628 15.16684537243441
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3532 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-016P) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 21, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The shape of the satellite is described as box plus pan.
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 4-8-14
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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