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STARLINK-3290 (50828)
COSPAR: 2022-001AB | Alt Name: Starlink 3290
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50828
International Designator
2022-001AB
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
292.89°
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Argument of Perigee
134.65°
Period
94.62 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3290
Alternative Name
Starlink 3290
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 50828U 22001AB 26201.33335647 .00023825 00000+0 10433-2 0 9995
2 50828 53.1602 292.8880 0000707 134.6489 291.7555 15.21932255 5754
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3290 satellite, also known as Starlink 3290, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 4-5-26 series manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. Weighing 275 kg dry and with a launch mass of 297 kg, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite link capabilities. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and features a box-shaped body with a pan configuration.
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 4-5-26
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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