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STARLINK-3641 (51788)
COSPAR: 2022-017W | Alt Name: Starlink 3641
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51788
International Designator
2022-017W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:59:07 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
112.72°
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Argument of Perigee
88.34°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3641
Alternative Name
Starlink 3641
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 51788U 22017W 26200.74938875 -.00000380 00000+0 -93812-7 0 9994
2 51788 53.1603 112.7173 0001602 88.3432 271.7754 15.34396503243908
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3641, also known as Starlink 3641, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 4-11-21. It was launched on February 25, 2022, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it weighed 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, STARLINK-3641 uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS in the United States and is owned by the same entity.
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 4-11-21
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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