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STARLINK-3083 (49158)
COSPAR: 2021-082AE | Alt Name: Starlink 3083
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49158
International Designator
2021-082AE
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:34:46 GMT
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Inclination
69.96°
Right Ascension
204.99°
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Argument of Perigee
284.82°
Period
91.11 min
Mean Motion
15.80 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3083
Alternative Name
Starlink 3083
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 49158U 21082AE 26185.02414599 .00113578 00000-0 59091-3 0 9998
2 49158 69.9588 204.9919 0004787 284.8221 75.2449 15.80462338268334
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3083 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on September 14, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms and it weighed 297 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and relies on solar power alongside batteries for energy. The satellite’s primary mission is to facilitate communication services as part of SpaceX's larger Starlink Group 2-1-28 constellation.
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 2-1-28
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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