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STARLINK-3593 (51896)
COSPAR: 2022-022AW | Alt Name: Starlink 3593
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51896
International Designator
2022-022AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
122.69°
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Argument of Perigee
85.41°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3593
Alternative Name
Starlink 3593
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 51896U 22022AW 26200.78386778 .00001113 00000+0 45182-4 0 9990
2 51896 53.1616 122.6895 0001505 85.4087 274.7087 15.33549593243280
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3593 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on March 3, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It is stabilized by krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbital position. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-9-45 constellation.
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 4-9-45
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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