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STARLINK-3058 (49138)
COSPAR: 2021-082J | Alt Name: Starlink 3058
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49138
International Designator
2021-082J
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:02:33 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
0.67°
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Argument of Perigee
267.92°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3058
Alternative Name
Starlink 3058
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 49138U 21082J 26185.21011082 -.00000204 00000-0 -93461-5 0 9991
2 49138 70.0004 0.6733 0002908 267.9219 92.1607 14.98327938263439
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-3058 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-082J) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on September 14, 2021, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is 275 kilograms, and its launch mass was 297 kilograms. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as motors, the satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink Group 2-1-08 payload group.
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 2-1-08
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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