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STARLINK-3278 (50830)
COSPAR: 2022-001AD | Alt Name: Starlink 3278
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50830
International Designator
2022-001AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:25:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
302.97°
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Argument of Perigee
75.27°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3278
Alternative Name
Starlink 3278
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 50830U 22001AD 26200.68417372 .00001211 00000+0 48133-4 0 9996
2 50830 53.1610 302.9707 0000910 75.2695 284.8408 15.33551107250244
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Summary
STARLINK-3278 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was identified under OBJECT_ID 2022-001AD. It was launched on January 6, 2022, from the LC39A launch pad at Kennedy Space Center (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It features solar arrays and batteries for power generation, krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system, and is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite has a launch mass of 297 kg and a dry mass of 275 kg. Its primary mission is to provide 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-5-28
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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