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STARLINK-3563 (51858)
COSPAR: 2022-022G | Alt Name: Starlink 3563
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51858
International Designator
2022-022G
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:53:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
140.90°
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Argument of Perigee
80.61°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3563
Alternative Name
Starlink 3563
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 51858U 22022G 26201.24552275 .00003777 00000+0 11905-3 0 9990
2 51858 53.1613 140.8969 0001739 80.6130 279.5070 15.35423271243072
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Summary
STARLINK-3563, also known as Starlink 3563, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 3, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries. For propulsion, it uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as box with pan configuration and it serves the purpose of enhancing global communication networks.
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 4-9-07
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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