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STARLINK-3315 (50848)
COSPAR: 2022-001AX | Alt Name: Starlink 3315
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50848
International Designator
2022-001AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
303.32°
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Argument of Perigee
63.24°
Period
93.88 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3315
Alternative Name
Starlink 3315
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 50848U 22001AX 26200.83335647 .00042066 00000+0 12697-2 0 9993
2 50848 53.1585 303.3205 0001533 63.2380 186.3067 15.33885259 5784
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3315 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 6, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. The dry mass is 275 kilograms, while the launch mass was 297 kilograms. Propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters, and power generation comes from solar arrays with battery storage.
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 4-5-46
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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