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STARLINK-3310 (50835)
COSPAR: 2022-001AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 3310
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50835
International Designator
2022-001AJ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
305.75°
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Argument of Perigee
22.95°
Period
95.27 min
Mean Motion
15.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3310
Alternative Name
Starlink 3310
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 50835U 22001AJ 26200.70881513 .00008111 00000+0 48995-3 0 9997
2 50835 53.2158 305.7459 0000856 22.9455 337.1577 15.11525747250206
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3310 satellite, also known as Starlink 3310, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 275 kg and launched with a total mass of 297 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission objective is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-5-33 constellation.
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 4-5-33
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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