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STARLINK-3591 (51870)
COSPAR: 2022-022U | Alt Name: Starlink 3591
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51870
International Designator
2022-022U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
135.45°
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Argument of Perigee
64.32°
Period
94.96 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3591
Alternative Name
Starlink 3591
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 51870U 22022U 26200.83335647 .00047710 00000+0 24295-2 0 9990
2 51870 53.1603 135.4464 0001698 64.3164 342.6919 15.16357451 5834
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3591 satellite, also known as Starlink 3591, was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on March 3, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Its primary mission is communication, equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. It utilizes krypton ion thrusters for its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.
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
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-9-19
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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