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STARLINK-3391 (51117)
COSPAR: 2022-005P | Alt Name: Starlink 3391
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51117
International Designator
2022-005P
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:03:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
54.74°
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Argument of Perigee
95.17°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3391
Alternative Name
Starlink 3391
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 51117U 22005P 26201.00253595 .00000401 00000+0 43316-4 0 9999
2 51117 53.1597 54.7423 0001749 95.1681 264.9510 15.08833592248851
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3391 is a Starlink satellite with OBJECT_ID 2022-005P, manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 19, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, span of 9 meters, and a dry mass of 275 kilograms with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. The satellite also features Krypton ion thrusters as its motor and has a box plus pan shape. Its mission is to provide communication services.
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 4-6-14
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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