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STARLINK-3333 (50805)
COSPAR: 2022-001C | Alt Name: Starlink 3333
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50805
International Designator
2022-001C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:15:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
286.51°
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Argument of Perigee
90.94°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3333
Alternative Name
Starlink 3333
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 50805U 22001C 26200.63546905 .00000656 00000+0 59325-4 0 9995
2 50805 53.1599 286.5074 0000967 90.9366 269.1736 15.08836528250466
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3333 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink group and was launched on January 6, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when unfolded. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX, the primary mission of STARLINK-3333 is to provide communication services as part of its constellation.
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 4-5-03
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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