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STARLINK-3565 (51886)
COSPAR: 2022-022AL | Alt Name: Starlink 3565
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51886
International Designator
2022-022AL
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:58:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.18°
Right Ascension
124.01°
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Argument of Perigee
81.90°
Period
95.37 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3565
Alternative Name
Starlink 3565
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 51886U 22022AL 26201.16566878 .00006598 00000+0 41923-3 0 9993
2 51886 53.1763 124.0087 0002291 81.9028 278.2224 15.09973909243254
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Summary
STARLINK-3565 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on March 3, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, featuring a box shape with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it also uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite has a launch mass of 297 kg and a dry mass of 275 kg. It is part of the Starlink Group 4-9-35 mission aimed at enhancing communication capabilities.
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 4-9-35
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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