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STARLINK-3584 (51885)
COSPAR: 2022-022AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3584
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 3, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51885
International Designator
2022-022AK
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:45:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
121.35°
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Argument of Perigee
106.43°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3584
Alternative Name
Starlink 3584
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 51885U 22022AK 26201.07354965 -.00000201 00000+0 52311-5 0 9995
2 51885 53.1618 121.3476 0001253 106.4312 253.6829 15.33559683243276
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3584 (also known as Starlink 3584), cataloged under NORAD ID 51885 and OBJECT_ID 2022-022AK, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS. Launched on March 3, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed data transmission. It measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays and batteries which provide power. The spacecraft uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is shaped like a box with a pan-like structure.
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 4-9-34
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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