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STARLINK-3331 (50834)
COSPAR: 2022-001AH | Alt Name: Starlink 3331
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50834
International Designator
2022-001AH
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:06:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
304.14°
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Argument of Perigee
70.52°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3331
Alternative Name
Starlink 3331
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 50834U 22001AH 26200.50436683 .00001567 00000+0 58947-4 0 9995
2 50834 53.1609 304.1440 0001039 70.5177 289.5937 15.33554257250204
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3331 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, while the launch mass was 297 kilograms. The satellite employs Krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering and stabilization, designed for communication purposes as part of SpaceX's larger Starlink group mission.
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 4-5-32
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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