STARLINK-3626 (51792)

COSPAR: 2022-017AA | Alt Name: Starlink 3626

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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

51792

International Designator

2022-017AA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

112.86°

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Argument of Perigee

82.30°

Period

93.90 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3626

Alternative Name

Starlink 3626

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51792U 22017AA  26200.75279500  .00002116  00000+0  75633-4 0  9998

2 51792  53.1616 112.8555 0001458  82.2985 277.8182 15.33553868243952

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Summary

The STARLINK-3626 satellite, also known as Starlink 3626 and part of the Starlink Group 4-11-25 payload, was launched on February 25, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SPXS, it serves as a communication satellite with a mission to provide internet connectivity. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Starlink-3626 is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite has a launch mass of 297 kilograms and a dry mass of 275 kilograms.

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

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-11-25

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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