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STARLINK-3668 (52002)
COSPAR: 2022-025AY | Alt Name: Starlink 3668
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 9, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52002
International Designator
2022-025AY
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
143.25°
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Argument of Perigee
124.14°
Period
94.97 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3668
Alternative Name
Starlink 3668
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 52002U 22025AY 26201.33335647 .00070618 00000+0 35830-2 0 9997
2 52002 53.1587 143.2536 0000121 124.1417 97.6632 15.16299949 5764
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3668 satellite, also known as Starlink 3668, was launched on March 9, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when its components are extended. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, while the total launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation relies on solar arrays supported by batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with pan configuration.
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 4-10-47
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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