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STARLINK-3613 (51810)
COSPAR: 2022-017AU | Alt Name: Starlink 3613
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51810
International Designator
2022-017AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
95.30°
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Argument of Perigee
75.33°
Period
94.81 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3613
Alternative Name
Starlink 3613
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 51810U 22017AU 26200.83335647 .00008312 00000+0 40877-3 0 9998
2 51810 53.1595 95.3003 0001412 75.3350 281.5336 15.18846807 5838
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3613 satellite, also known as 2022-017AU, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 25, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kilograms and its launch mass was 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. This satellite belongs to the Starlink Group 4-11-43 constellation and its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration.
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 4-11-43
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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