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STARLINK-3175 (51140)
COSPAR: 2022-005AN | Alt Name: Starlink 3175
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51140
International Designator
2022-005AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:07:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
61.33°
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Argument of Perigee
88.69°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3175
Alternative Name
Starlink 3175
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 51140U 22005AN 26200.88044780 .00004393 00000+0 15331-3 0 9993
2 51140 53.1613 61.3258 0001068 88.6941 271.4183 15.31682405248755
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3175 satellite, also known as Starlink 3175, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 19, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters when its solar arrays are extended. It weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment, optical inter-satellite links, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, Starlink-3175 relies on solar arrays and batteries for its power supply. It is part of the larger Starlink Group 4-6-37 constellation aimed at providing global 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.
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 4-6-37
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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