STARLINK-2225 (48574)

COSPAR: 2021-041X | Alt Name: Starlink 2225

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 15, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48574

International Designator

2021-041X

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:07:47 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

281.94°

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Argument of Perigee

49.49°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2225

Alternative Name

Starlink 2225

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48574U 21041X   26184.54707666 -.00002109  00000-0 -56220-4 0  9991

2 48574  53.1616 281.9394 0001425  49.4910 310.6215 15.31696996283384

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Summary

STARLINK-2225 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 15, 2021, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. STARLINK-2225 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Its primary mission is communication services.

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

248

Launch Mass

260

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L26-22

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Krypton ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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