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STARLINK-3651 (51985)
COSPAR: 2022-025AF | Alt Name: Starlink 3651
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 9, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51985
International Designator
2022-025AF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:15:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
163.28°
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Argument of Perigee
89.50°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3651
Alternative Name
Starlink 3651
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 51985U 22025AF 26200.88542586 .00000030 00000+0 13363-4 0 9997
2 51985 53.1626 163.2787 0001173 89.4967 270.6168 15.29350627241043
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Summary
The Starlink-3651 satellite, also known as Starlink 3651, is a communication satellite launched on March 9, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.2 meters and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 275 kg, while its launch mass was 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it operates using solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), Starlink-3651 is part of the Starlink Group 4-10-30 mission aimed at enhancing global 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.
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 4-10-30
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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