STARLINK-3597 (51898)

COSPAR: 2022-022AY | Alt Name: Starlink 3597

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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

51898

International Designator

2022-022AY

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:19:35 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

121.83°

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Argument of Perigee

87.23°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3597

Alternative Name

Starlink 3597

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51898U 22022AY  26200.51360051 -.00000930  00000+0 -16404-4 0  9992

2 51898  53.1620 121.8316 0001252  87.2259 272.8887 15.34382795243272

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Summary

The STARLINK-3597 satellite, also known as Starlink 3597, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 3, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kg and it weighs 297 kg at launch. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, an optical inter-satellite link, krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's mission and purpose are centered on communication services.

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 4-9-47

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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