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STARLINK-3349 (50813)
COSPAR: 2022-001L | Alt Name: Starlink 3349
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50813
International Designator
2022-001L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:45:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.20°
Right Ascension
221.11°
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Argument of Perigee
14.02°
Period
92.98 min
Mean Motion
15.49 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3349
Alternative Name
Starlink 3349
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 50813U 22001L 26200.32344051 .00026712 00000+0 49625-3 0 9990
2 50813 53.2008 221.1147 0005280 14.0230 346.0925 15.48742752251372
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Summary
STARLINK-3349 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. At launch, it had a mass of 297 kg and carried equipment including Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite links. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters, and power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, used primarily for communication purposes.
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 4-5-11
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
Map
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