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STARLINK-3521 (51742)
COSPAR: 2022-016AE | Alt Name: Starlink 3521
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51742
International Designator
2022-016AE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:35:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
81.98°
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Argument of Perigee
89.24°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3521
Alternative Name
Starlink 3521
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 51742U 22016AE 26200.94149169 .00000212 00000+0 16976-4 0 9990
2 51742 53.1613 81.9818 0001084 89.2402 270.8725 15.35400360243572
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3521 satellite, also known as Starlink 3521, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 21, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 275 kilograms dry with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-8-29 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 4-8-29
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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