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STARLINK-3230 (50845)
COSPAR: 2022-001AU | Alt Name: Starlink 3230
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50845
International Designator
2022-001AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:14:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
303.84°
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Argument of Perigee
75.24°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3230
Alternative Name
Starlink 3230
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 50845U 22001AU 26200.46869080 -.00000394 00000+0 -13292-5 0 9997
2 50845 53.1594 303.8397 0001061 75.2403 284.8715 15.29352078250210
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3230 satellite, also known as Starlink 3230, is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-3230 is designed for communication purposes and uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-5-43
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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