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STARLINK-3658 (52107)
COSPAR: 2022-029V | Alt Name: Starlink 3658
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52107
International Designator
2022-029V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:14:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
205.10°
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Argument of Perigee
60.21°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3658
Alternative Name
Starlink 3658
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 52107U 22029V 26200.30172609 .00002272 00000+0 76024-4 0 9993
2 52107 53.1617 205.1027 0001288 60.2060 299.9071 15.35397728240698
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3658 satellite, also known as Starlink 3658, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has a bus configuration designated as Starlink and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. The spacecraft is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, along with optical inter-satellite links and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with an additional pan component.
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 4-12-20
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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