STARLINK-3605 (51805)

COSPAR: 2022-017AP | Alt Name: Starlink 3605

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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

51805

International Designator

2022-017AP

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

95.48°

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Argument of Perigee

65.66°

Period

94.97 min

Mean Motion

15.16 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3605

Alternative Name

Starlink 3605

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51805U 22017AP  26200.83335647  .00009438  00000+0  49687-3 0  9990

2 51805  53.1591  95.4842 0002925  65.6625   3.1079 15.16284589  5830

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Summary

The STARLINK-3605 satellite, also known as Starlink 3605, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 25, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters, with a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, utilizing solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Its primary mission is to provide communication services from low Earth orbit.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-11-38

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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