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STARLINK-3446 (51747)
COSPAR: 2022-016AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3446
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51747
International Designator
2022-016AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:42:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
82.06°
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Argument of Perigee
89.13°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3446
Alternative Name
Starlink 3446
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 51747U 22016AK 26200.94620365 .00000344 00000+0 22836-4 0 9995
2 51747 53.1615 82.0550 0001274 89.1264 270.9883 15.31701997243572
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3446 satellite, also known as Starlink 3446, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 21, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms (dry mass) and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries for power generation, and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system, STARLINK-3446 is designed to support global communication services. Its shape consists of a box 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 4-8-34
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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