STARLINK-3387 (51125)

COSPAR: 2022-005X | Alt Name: Starlink 3387

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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

51125

International Designator

2022-005X

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

63.37°

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Argument of Perigee

66.95°

Period

93.94 min

Mean Motion

15.33 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3387

Alternative Name

Starlink 3387

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51125U 22005X   26200.83335647  .00016955  00000+0  53614-3 0  9999

2 51125  53.1608  63.3661 0001884  66.9472  17.7704 15.32918930  5832

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Summary

STARLINK-3387 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 19, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 275 kg and was launched with a total mass of 297 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with deployable panels.

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 4-6-22

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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