STARLINK-3363 (51135)

COSPAR: 2022-005AH | Alt Name: Starlink 3363

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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

51135

International Designator

2022-005AH

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

63.06°

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Argument of Perigee

66.07°

Period

93.97 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3363

Alternative Name

Starlink 3363

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51135U 22005AH  26200.83335647  .00010867  00000+0  35286-3 0  9991

2 51135  53.1593  63.0632 0001273  66.0715 296.0842 15.32476677  5780

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Summary

The Starlink-3363 satellite, also known as Starlink 3363, was launched on January 19, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has a BUS type of Starlink and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The mission objective is to provide communication services, and it was placed into stable orbit on January 19, 2022, at approximately 02:18 GMT.

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 4-6-32

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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