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STARLINK-3549 (51891)
COSPAR: 2022-022AR | Alt Name: Starlink 3549
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
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°
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Argument of Perigee
84.66°
Period
93.83 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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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
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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.
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
Unknown
Material Composition
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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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