STARLINK-3389 (51124)

COSPAR: 2022-005W | Alt Name: Starlink 3389

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51124

International Designator

2022-005W

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:49:51 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

65.27°

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Argument of Perigee

79.44°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3389

Alternative Name

Starlink 3389

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51124U 22005W   26200.90962479  .00000840  00000+0  70931-4 0  9993

2 51124  53.1602  65.2691 0001431  79.4376 280.6776 15.08818884248704

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Summary

The Starlink satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 51124 and OBJECT ID 2022-005W was launched on January 19, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at the AFS by SpaceX using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 275 kilograms, while its launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Its mission is focused on communication purposes, operating under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 4-6-21 constellation. The satellite's shape is described as a box 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 4-6-21

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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