STARLINK-3525 (51733)

COSPAR: 2022-016V | Alt Name: Starlink 3525

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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

51733

International Designator

2022-016V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:32:25 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

81.76°

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Argument of Perigee

97.67°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3525

Alternative Name

Starlink 3525

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 51733U 22016V   26200.98084727  .00000354  00000+0  21630-4 0  9992

2 51733  53.1608  81.7598 0001155  97.6720 262.4414 15.34386385243586

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-3525, also known as Starlink 3525 and belonging to the Starlink constellation, was launched on February 21, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays extended. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms, while it had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication, STARLINK-3525 uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its mission is focused on providing communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-8-20 constellation managed by SpaceX (SPXS).

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-8-20

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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