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STARLINK-3575 (51878)
COSPAR: 2022-022AC | Alt Name: Starlink 3575
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51878
International Designator
2022-022AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
135.52°
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Argument of Perigee
96.09°
Period
95.10 min
Mean Motion
15.14 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3575
Alternative Name
Starlink 3575
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 51878U 22022AC 26200.83335647 .00051162 00000+0 27650-2 0 9992
2 51878 53.1593 135.5168 0002206 96.0915 53.5120 15.14220209 5834
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3575 satellite, designated OBJECT_ID 2022-022AC and NORAD_CAT_ID 51878, was launched on March 3, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad by SpaceX using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft is part of Starlink's communication constellation and has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It features a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission's primary purpose is to enhance communication services.
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 4-9-27
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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