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STARLINK-3680 (51969)
COSPAR: 2022-025P | Alt Name: Starlink 3680
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 9, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51969
International Designator
2022-025P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:14:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
130.97°
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Argument of Perigee
90.03°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3680
Alternative Name
Starlink 3680
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 51969U 22025P 26200.50976476 -.00000004 00000+0 11649-4 0 9994
2 51969 53.1602 130.9727 0001430 90.0329 270.0837 15.31698824241202
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Summary
The STARLINK-3680 satellite, also known as Starlink 3680, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 9, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 4-10-14 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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-10-14
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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