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STARLINK-3332 (50825)
COSPAR: 2022-001Y | Alt Name: Starlink 3332
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50825
International Designator
2022-001Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
295.21°
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Argument of Perigee
116.44°
Period
94.57 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3332
Alternative Name
Starlink 3332
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 50825U 22001Y 26200.83335647 .00019205 00000+0 82545-3 0 9997
2 50825 53.1591 295.2114 0001845 116.4404 114.2849 15.22699284 5842
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3332 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-001Y) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on January 6, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. The dry mass is 275 kilograms while the launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays coupled with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this satellite has a box-shaped body with pan design and belongs to the Starlink Group 4-5-23 constellation mission 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 4-5-23
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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