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STARLINK-3502 (51746)
COSPAR: 2022-016AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 3502
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51746
International Designator
2022-016AJ
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
71.20°
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Argument of Perigee
84.71°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3502
Alternative Name
Starlink 3502
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 51746U 22016AJ 26201.33335647 -.00024075 00000+0 -76603-3 0 9993
2 51746 53.1599 71.1974 0001142 84.7071 340.7583 15.31720777 5613
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3502 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on February 21, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kg, and it has a launch mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box shape with panels.
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 4-8-33
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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