STARLINK-3683 (53167)

COSPAR: 2022-083AM | Alt Name: Starlink 3683

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 17, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53167

International Designator

2022-083AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:04:26 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

275.21°

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Argument of Perigee

84.04°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3683

Alternative Name

Starlink 3683

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 53167U 22083AM  26200.91975191  .00000530  00000+0  51371-4 0  9997

2 53167  53.1587 275.2149 0001065  84.0418 276.0695 15.08831121221527

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Summary

STARLINK-3683 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink group 4-22-36 constellation series. Launched on July 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity, operating in a box plus pan shape 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.

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 4-22-36

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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