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STARLINK-3541 (51854)
COSPAR: 2022-022C | Alt Name: Starlink 3541
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51854
International Designator
2022-022C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:14:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.21°
Right Ascension
136.54°
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Argument of Perigee
46.08°
Period
94.75 min
Mean Motion
15.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3541
Alternative Name
Starlink 3541
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 51854U 22022C 26200.84358456 .00011521 00000+0 54667-3 0 9994
2 51854 53.2148 136.5365 0002829 46.0844 314.0386 15.19716054243108
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3541 satellite, also known as Starlink 3541, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 3, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at the AFS facility using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links along with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 4-9-03
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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