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STARLINK-3544 (51803)
COSPAR: 2022-017AM | Alt Name: Starlink 3544
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51803
International Designator
2022-017AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:34:18 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
110.31°
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Argument of Perigee
89.66°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3544
Alternative Name
Starlink 3544
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 51803U 22017AM 26200.98216375 .00005070 00000+0 16120-3 0 9994
2 51803 53.1611 110.3142 0001127 89.6573 270.4559 15.34375780243955
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3544 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink network, launched on February 25, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with solar arrays and batteries providing power. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link, it is stabilized using krypton ion thrusters. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and it operates in the Starlink Group 4-11-36 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-11-36
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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