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STARLINK-3165 (51471)
COSPAR: 2022-010R | Alt Name: Starlink 3165
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51471
International Designator
2022-010R
Decay Date
10/17/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3165
Alternative Name
Starlink 3165
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-3165 satellite, also known as Starlink 3165, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 3, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, while its total launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. For propulsion, it employs Krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbital position. The design of STARLINK-3165 follows a box configuration augmented by panels that contribute to its unique shape.
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 4-7-35
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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