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STARLINK-3320 (50839)
COSPAR: 2022-001AN | Alt Name: Starlink 3320
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50839
International Designator
2022-001AN
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:09:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
299.35°
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Argument of Perigee
88.79°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3320
Alternative Name
Starlink 3320
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 50839U 22001AN 26201.29836231 .00003207 00000+0 11504-3 0 9990
2 50839 53.1585 299.3522 0000802 88.7870 271.3224 15.31706753250336
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3320 satellite, also known as Starlink 3320, is part of the Starlink group under the communication mission launched by SpaceX (SPXS). It was deployed on January 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms while the launch mass was 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. For maneuvering, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape can be described as a box 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 4-5-37
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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