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STARLINK-3324 (50814)
COSPAR: 2022-001M | Alt Name: Starlink 3324
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50814
International Designator
2022-001M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
295.22°
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Argument of Perigee
62.18°
Period
94.58 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3324
Alternative Name
Starlink 3324
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 50814U 22001M 26200.83335647 .00024489 00000+0 10532-2 0 9991
2 50814 53.1605 295.2209 0001984 62.1810 24.4469 15.22531131 5782
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Summary
STARLINK-3324 is a Starlink satellite launched on January 6, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its deployable components. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and weighed 297 kilograms at launch. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, along with krypton ion thrusters as motors and solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-3324 operates in a box plus panel configuration and its primary purpose is to support the Starlink Group 4-5-12 constellation for communication services.
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
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-5-12
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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