STARLINK-3572 (51879)

COSPAR: 2022-022AD | Alt Name: Starlink 3572

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 3, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51879

International Designator

2022-022AD

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:43:38 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

121.78°

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Argument of Perigee

91.27°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3572

Alternative Name

Starlink 3572

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51879U 22022AD  26200.94697576  .00000560  00000+0  27728-4 0  9991

2 51879  53.1616 121.7833 0001574  91.2670 268.8513 15.34395350243269

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Summary

The STARLINK-3572 satellite, also known as Starlink 3572, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 3, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry with a launch mass of 297 kilograms and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. This satellite operates under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS) and serves a mission focused on providing global internet connectivity.

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

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 4-9-28

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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