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STARLINK-3627 (51797)
COSPAR: 2022-017AF | Alt Name: Starlink 3627
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51797
International Designator
2022-017AF
Decay Date
7/23/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3627
Alternative Name
Starlink 3627
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-3627 satellite, also known as Starlink 3627, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on February 25, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has an operational configuration designed for communication purposes. This satellite features a box and pan shape with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kg, and its total launch mass was 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for data transmission and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system to maintain orbit and maneuverability.
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 4-11-30
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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