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STARLINK-3585 (51875)
COSPAR: 2022-022Z | Alt Name: Starlink 3585
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51875
International Designator
2022-022Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
135.36°
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Argument of Perigee
123.56°
Period
94.97 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3585
Alternative Name
Starlink 3585
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 51875U 22022Z 26200.83335647 .00052113 00000+0 26581-2 0 9998
2 51875 53.1599 135.3628 0001337 123.5604 120.9948 15.16258388 5783
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3585 satellite, also known as Starlink 3585, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 3, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite weighs approximately 275 kg when dry and 297 kg at launch. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, while its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-3585 is owned and operated by the same entity for communication missions within the Starlink Group 4-9-24 payload group.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-9-24
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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