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STARLINK-3089 (49166)
COSPAR: 2021-082AN | Alt Name: Starlink 3089
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49166
International Designator
2021-082AN
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:14:51 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
342.01°
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Argument of Perigee
279.25°
Period
96.16 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3089
Alternative Name
Starlink 3089
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 49166U 21082AN 26185.13531993 .00000116 00000-0 17809-4 0 9992
2 49166 70.0004 342.0140 0002495 279.2493 80.8383 14.97511399265089
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3089 is a communication satellite launched on September 14, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and the launch mass was 297 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a panel array.
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 2-1-36
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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