STARLINK-3369 (51142)

COSPAR: 2022-005AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 3369

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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

51142

International Designator

2022-005AQ

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:18 GMT

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Inclination

53.22°

Right Ascension

35.55°

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Argument of Perigee

248.58°

Period

94.33 min

Mean Motion

15.27 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3369

Alternative Name

Starlink 3369

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 51142U 22005AQ  26200.83354470  .00019655  00000+0  75191-3 0  9997

2 51142  53.2171  35.5481 0002795 248.5820 111.4882 15.26600895249116

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Summary

The STARLINK-3369 satellite, also known as Starlink 3369, is part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 19, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when deployed. It weighs about 275 kilograms dry, with a launch mass of 297 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems for data transmission and optical inter-satellite links for communication within the constellation. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays complemented by batteries for power generation.

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 4-6-39

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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