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STARLINK-3592 (51801)
COSPAR: 2022-017AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3592
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51801
International Designator
2022-017AK
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
109.99°
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Argument of Perigee
87.35°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3592
Alternative Name
Starlink 3592
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 51801U 22017AK 26201.33335647 -.00014884 00000+0 -43022-3 0 9992
2 51801 53.1580 109.9864 0001468 87.3539 39.6181 15.34401223 5817
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3592 satellite, also known as Starlink 3592, is part of the Starlink group (4-11-34) and was launched on February 25, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This US-based communication satellite has a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and was launched with a mass of 297 kg. The equipment includes Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system is based on Krypton ion thrusters, and it is shaped like a box with a pan configuration. The satellite is owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes within 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.
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 4-11-34
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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