STARLINK-3652 (51991)

COSPAR: 2022-025AM | Alt Name: Starlink 3652

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 9, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51991

International Designator

2022-025AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:08:19 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

163.10°

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Argument of Perigee

65.74°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3652

Alternative Name

Starlink 3652

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51991U 22025AM  26200.33911266  .00000858  00000+0  35495-4 0  9997

2 51991  53.1625 163.1045 0001199  65.7403 294.3725 15.35397885241007

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Summary

STARLINK-3652 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on March 9, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station 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. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. With a dry mass of 275 kilograms, the satellite was designed for deployment into orbit as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation to provide global internet services. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and stabilization 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

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 4-10-36

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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