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STARLINK-3096 (49131)
COSPAR: 2021-082B | Alt Name: Starlink 3096
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49131
International Designator
2021-082B
Decay Date
5/20/2026
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3096
Alternative Name
Starlink 3096
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3096 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-082B) is a part of the Starlink constellation owned and manufactured by SPXS. Launched on September 14, 2021, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC4E pad 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 spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its shape is described as "Box + pan." Additional details such as its purpose, power source, and major events are not specified.
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 2-1-01
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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