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STARLINK-3071 (49147)
COSPAR: 2021-082T | Alt Name: Starlink 3071
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49147
International Designator
2021-082T
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:13:38 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
320.96°
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Argument of Perigee
268.81°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3071
Alternative Name
Starlink 3071
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 49147U 21082T 26185.09281160 .00000421 00000-0 43098-4 0 9992
2 49147 70.0012 320.9624 0003220 268.8137 91.2653 14.98331796264408
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3071 satellite, also known as Starlink 3071, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on September 14, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 275 kg dry and had an initial mass of 297 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite operates in a box plus pan shape configuration.
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 2-1-17
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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