STARLINK-3558 (52119)

COSPAR: 2022-029AH | Alt Name: Starlink 3558

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52119

International Designator

2022-029AH

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:58:53 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

199.96°

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Argument of Perigee

71.28°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3558

Alternative Name

Starlink 3558

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52119U 22029AH  26200.99922970  .00000486  00000+0  24829-4 0  9996

2 52119  53.1610 199.9607 0001072  71.2841 288.8278 15.35399655240831

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-3558 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-029AH) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on March 19, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is 275 kg while its launch mass was 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it belongs to the Starlink Group 4-12-32 constellation segment and serves communication purposes in its operational mission.

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 4-12-32

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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