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STARLINK-3090 (49132)
COSPAR: 2021-082C | Alt Name: Starlink 3090
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49132
International Designator
2021-082C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:50:31 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
0.56°
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Argument of Perigee
270.33°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3090
Alternative Name
Starlink 3090
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 49132U 21082C 26185.20175358 .00000083 00000-0 14739-4 0 9994
2 49132 70.0004 0.5620 0002795 270.3278 89.7561 14.98331763263436
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3090 is a communication satellite part of the Starlink group, launched on September 14, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. It has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the United States. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and serves communication purposes as part of its mission.
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 2-1-02
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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