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STARLINK-3341 (50817)
COSPAR: 2022-001Q | Alt Name: Starlink 3341
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50817
International Designator
2022-001Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
292.43°
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Argument of Perigee
74.75°
Period
94.67 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3341
Alternative Name
Starlink 3341
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 50817U 22001Q 26201.33335647 .00021710 00000+0 97601-3 0 9997
2 50817 53.1594 292.4339 0001556 74.7454 85.0915 15.21085595 5611
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3341 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-001Q) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on January 6, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating it likely features deployable solar panels or antennas. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays complemented by batteries. Its propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for orbit adjustments and station keeping. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this satellite operates within the Starlink Group 4-5-15 constellation, designed to provide global internet coverage through a network of low Earth orbit satellites.
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 4-5-15
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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