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STARLINK-3366 (51104)
COSPAR: 2022-005A | Alt Name: Starlink 3366
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51104
International Designator
2022-005A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:47:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.19°
Right Ascension
55.39°
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Argument of Perigee
118.78°
Period
95.35 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3366
Alternative Name
Starlink 3366
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 51104U 22005A 26200.86630870 .00004351 00000+0 28073-3 0 9993
2 51104 53.1914 55.3855 0001041 118.7764 241.3333 15.10216325248837
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3366 satellite, also known as Starlink 3366, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on January 19, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power for STARLINK-3366 comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it serves the mission of providing communication services. The satellite has a box-shaped body with a pan configuration and is operated by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 4-6-01
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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