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STARLINK-3583 (51876)
COSPAR: 2022-022AA | Alt Name: Starlink 3583
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51876
International Designator
2022-022AA
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
133.24°
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Argument of Perigee
2.82°
Period
95.05 min
Mean Motion
15.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3583
Alternative Name
Starlink 3583
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 51876U 22022AA 26201.33335647 .00053720 00000+0 28450-2 0 9997
2 51876 53.1590 133.2445 0001359 2.8169 317.6811 15.14918244 5751
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3583 satellite, also known as Starlink 3583, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 3, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The mission's purpose is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 4-9-25 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
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-9-25
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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