STARLINK-3106 (49164)

COSPAR: 2021-082AL | Alt Name: Starlink 3106

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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

49164

International Designator

2021-082AL

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:12:43 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

342.54°

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Argument of Perigee

267.93°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3106

Alternative Name

Starlink 3106

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 49164U 21082AL  26184.46717143  .00000006  00000-0  82706-5 0  9995

2 49164  69.9995 342.5363 0003004 267.9324  92.1491 14.98331192264974

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Summary

The Starlink-3106 satellite, also known as Starlink 3106, is an American communication satellite launched on September 14, 2021, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a 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 satellite's dry mass is 275 kg while its launch mass was 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it also uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 2-1-34 constellation managed by SpaceX (SPXS) 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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 2-1-34

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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