STARLINK-3515 (51738)

COSPAR: 2022-016AA | Alt Name: Starlink 3515

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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

51738

International Designator

2022-016AA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:28:42 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

82.29°

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Argument of Perigee

110.54°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3515

Alternative Name

Starlink 3515

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51738U 22016AA  26200.89493933  .00001099  00000+0  47178-4 0  9992

2 51738  53.1612  82.2877 0001514 110.5434 249.5730 15.31709282243554

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-3515, also known as Starlink 3515, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on February 21, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 297 kilograms and its dry mass is recorded as 275 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. The satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its design includes a box shape with a pan configuration, intended for operational stability 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

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 4-8-25

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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