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STARLINK-3622 (51768)
COSPAR: 2022-017A | Alt Name: Starlink 3622
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51768
International Designator
2022-017A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
101.95°
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Argument of Perigee
105.92°
Period
94.25 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3622
Alternative Name
Starlink 3622
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 51768U 22017A 26201.33335647 .00007870 00000+0 29812-3 0 9990
2 51768 53.1587 101.9515 0001516 105.9164 86.6055 15.27837838 5815
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3622 satellite, also known as Starlink 3622, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on February 25, 2022, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. This communication satellite has a box shape with a pan design, measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 297 kilograms at launch. The spacecraft is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and includes optical inter-satellite links as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while the satellite's purpose is to provide communication services.
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 4-11-01
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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