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STARLINK-3185 (51144)
COSPAR: 2022-005AS | Alt Name: Starlink 3185
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51144
International Designator
2022-005AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:31:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
62.61°
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Argument of Perigee
95.73°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3185
Alternative Name
Starlink 3185
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 51144U 22005AS 26200.60546334 .00000960 00000+0 42688-4 0 9991
2 51144 53.1605 62.6115 0000919 95.7347 264.3759 15.31699148248717
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3185 satellite, also known as Starlink 3185, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on January 19, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or antennas. The satellite's dry mass is approximately 275 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links, STARLINK-3185 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. This satellite is owned by SpaceX and is part of the Starlink Group 4-6-41 mission focused on providing global internet connectivity 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 4-6-41
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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