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STARLINK-3456 (51759)
COSPAR: 2022-016AX | Alt Name: Starlink 3456
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51759
International Designator
2022-016AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:55:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
71.75°
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Argument of Perigee
91.10°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3456
Alternative Name
Starlink 3456
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 51759U 22016AX 26200.95553807 .00000486 00000+0 25521-4 0 9996
2 51759 53.1612 71.7521 0001157 91.0978 269.0157 15.34387396243725
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite, designated NORAD_CAT_ID 51759 and OBJECT_ID 2022-016AX, was launched on February 21, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kg with a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and utilizes solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. This satellite, named STARLINK-3456 or Starlink 3456 and owned by SPXS (SpaceX), is part of the Starlink Group 4-8-46 constellation mission aiming to provide communication services from 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.
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 4-8-46
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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