STARLINK-3501 (51748)

COSPAR: 2022-016AL | Alt Name: Starlink 3501

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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

51748

International Designator

2022-016AL

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:27:12 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

72.43°

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Argument of Perigee

90.73°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3501

Alternative Name

Starlink 3501

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51748U 22016AL  26200.81055890  .00000237  00000+0  18155-4 0  9997

2 51748  53.1607  72.4257 0001164  90.7260 269.3876 15.34391339243698

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Summary

The Starlink-3501 satellite, also known as 2022-016AL, was launched on February 21, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and features a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Starlink-3501 is designed for communication purposes and has a box-shaped body with a pan configuration.

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 4-8-35

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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