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STARLINK-3390 (51119)
COSPAR: 2022-005R | Alt Name: Starlink 3390
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51119
International Designator
2022-005R
Decay Date
7/27/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3390
Alternative Name
Starlink 3390
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-3390 satellite, also known as Starlink 3390, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on January 19, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs approximately 275 kg in dry mass and has a launch mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, and its shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration. This satellite forms part of the Starlink Group 4-6-16 constellation and is designed to provide global internet coverage as part of SpaceX's broader mission in space communication technology.
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 4-6-16
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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