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STARLINK-3590 (51867)
COSPAR: 2022-022R | Alt Name: Starlink 3590
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51867
International Designator
2022-022R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
132.98°
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Argument of Perigee
94.44°
Period
94.76 min
Mean Motion
15.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3590
Alternative Name
Starlink 3590
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 51867U 22022R 26201.33335647 .00052079 00000+0 24091-2 0 9990
2 51867 53.1590 132.9797 0001114 94.4434 243.3874 15.19664649 5710
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3590 satellite, also known as Starlink 3590, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 3, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it operates using solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and its primary purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-9-16 mission.
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
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-9-16
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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