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STARLINK-3388 (51131)
COSPAR: 2022-005AD | Alt Name: Starlink 3388
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51131
International Designator
2022-005AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:42:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
60.64°
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Argument of Perigee
90.10°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3388
Alternative Name
Starlink 3388
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 51131U 22005AD 26201.02958794 .00000937 00000+0 41930-4 0 9994
2 51131 53.1605 60.6364 0001162 90.1000 270.0135 15.31707803248768
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3388 satellite, also known as Starlink 3388 and designated under OBJECT_ID 2022-005AD, was launched on January 19, 2022, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has been designed for communication purposes. The satellite measures approximately 2.8 meters in diameter and spans up to 9 meters, with a dry mass of 275 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band communications equipment and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters.
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 4-6-28
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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