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STARLINK-3329 (50827)
COSPAR: 2022-001AA | Alt Name: Starlink 3329
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50827
International Designator
2022-001AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
294.30°
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Argument of Perigee
113.86°
Period
94.14 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3329
Alternative Name
Starlink 3329
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 50827U 22001AA 26200.83335647 .00020339 00000+0 70783-3 0 9990
2 50827 53.1596 294.3022 0000737 113.8635 165.4497 15.29695274 5831
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3329 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus panel shape. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission is focused on communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-5-25 payload.
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 4-5-25
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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