STARLINK-3620 (51775)

COSPAR: 2022-017H | Alt Name: Starlink 3620

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 25, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51775

International Designator

2022-017H

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:43:28 GMT

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Inclination

53.22°

Right Ascension

78.83°

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Argument of Perigee

23.39°

Period

91.37 min

Mean Motion

15.76 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3620

Alternative Name

Starlink 3620

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51775U 22017H   26201.23852269  .00048170  00000+0  30646-3 0  9996

2 51775  53.2183  78.8305 0000231  23.3868 336.7164 15.75988126242972

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Summary

The STARLINK-3620 satellite, also known as Starlink 3620, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on February 25, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was part of the Starlink Group 4-11-08 payload. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, and it was designed to provide communication services as part of the Starlink constellation.

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 4-11-08

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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