STARLINK-3082 (49162)

COSPAR: 2021-082AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 3082

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 14, 2021

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49162

International Designator

2021-082AJ

Decay Date

11/7/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3082

Alternative Name

Starlink 3082

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-3082 satellite, also known as Starlink 3082, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 14, 2021, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. STARLINK-3082 utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape.

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

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 2-1-32

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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