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STARLINK-3665 (52098)
COSPAR: 2022-029L | Alt Name: Starlink 3665
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52098
International Designator
2022-029L
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
212.64°
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Argument of Perigee
144.21°
Period
94.40 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3665
Alternative Name
Starlink 3665
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 52098U 22029L 26201.33335647 .00029549 00000+0 11627-2 0 9991
2 52098 53.1591 212.6432 0000562 144.2116 147.6371 15.25426480 5654
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3665 satellite, also known as Starlink 3665, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 19, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms, with dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates in a box shape with a 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 4-12-11
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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