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STARLINK-3517 (51735)
COSPAR: 2022-016X | Alt Name: Starlink 3517
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51735
International Designator
2022-016X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:21:32 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
84.59°
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Argument of Perigee
83.10°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3517
Alternative Name
Starlink 3517
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 51735U 22016X 26200.38996306 -.00000648 00000+0 -76537-5 0 9998
2 51735 53.1603 84.5865 0001561 83.1001 277.0180 15.35399316243495
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3517 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-016X) is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 21, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communication systems, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite is intended for communication purposes and operates as part of the Starlink Group 4-8-22 mission 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.
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 4-8-22
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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