STARLINK-3549 (51891)

COSPAR: 2022-022AR | Alt Name: Starlink 3549

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STARLINK-3549 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 3, 2022

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51891

International Designator

2022-022AR

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:14:12 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

119.30°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

84.66°

Period

93.83 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3549

Alternative Name

Starlink 3549

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 51891U 22022AR  26201.05153091 -.00062447  00000+0 -18336-2 0  9994
2 51891  53.1622 119.3033 0001300  84.6589 275.4562 15.34720140243354

Source: Celestrak

Summary
The STARLINK-3549 satellite, also known as Starlink 3549, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 3, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. It carries a dry mass of 275 kilograms and weighs 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication services and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, while its power supply relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX and operates within the Starlink Group 4-9-40 constellation segment.

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 4-9-40

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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