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STARLINK-3174 (51468)
COSPAR: 2022-010N | Alt Name: Starlink 3174
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51468
International Designator
2022-010N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:26:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
45.31°
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Argument of Perigee
98.79°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3174
Alternative Name
Starlink 3174
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 51468U 22010N 26200.89306411 .00000023 00000+0 19530-4 0 9997
2 51468 53.1611 45.3102 0001179 98.7891 261.3235 15.08833800246479
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3174 satellite, also known as Starlink 3174, is a communication spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 3, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and was launched with a total mass of 297 kg. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, with solar arrays and batteries providing its power needs. Equipped with Krypton ion thrusters as motors, STARLINK-3174 is part of the Starlink Group 4-7-32 constellation and has a box-shaped body with panel extensions.
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 4-7-32
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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