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STARLINK-3005 (48881)
COSPAR: 2021-059C | Alt Name: Starlink 3005
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48881
International Designator
2021-059C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:22:25 GMT
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Inclination
97.50°
Right Ascension
309.59°
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Argument of Perigee
181.40°
Period
95.92 min
Mean Motion
15.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3005
Alternative Name
Starlink 3005
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 48881U 21059C 26185.05723881 .00000317 00000-0 29107-4 0 9996
2 48881 97.4994 309.5924 0003289 181.4002 178.7214 15.01272145276264
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3005, also known as Starlink 3005, is a communication satellite launched on June 30, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms, it has a box plus pan shape and is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation mission to provide global internet coverage.
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
248
Launch Mass
260
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink TSP2-03
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
Map
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