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STARLINK-3330 (50836)
COSPAR: 2022-001AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3330
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50836
International Designator
2022-001AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:21:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
303.21°
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Argument of Perigee
75.90°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3330
Alternative Name
Starlink 3330
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 50836U 22001AK 26200.47340876 .00000067 00000+0 13939-4 0 9997
2 50836 53.1592 303.2098 0001558 75.9042 284.2133 15.31706574250111
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3330 satellite, also known as Starlink 3330, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard 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. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, with a total launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with panels.
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 4-5-34
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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