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STARLINK-3503 (51865)
COSPAR: 2022-022P | Alt Name: Starlink 3503
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51865
International Designator
2022-022P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
135.37°
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Argument of Perigee
81.31°
Period
94.88 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3503
Alternative Name
Starlink 3503
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 51865U 22022P 26200.83335647 .00050180 00000+0 24542-2 0 9994
2 51865 53.1608 135.3705 0001505 81.3098 323.9791 15.17748876 5838
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Summary
STARLINK-3503, also known as Starlink 3503, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 3, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kg with a launch mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication, it also utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this satellite is owned by the same entity and serves a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 4-9-14 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 4-9-14
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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