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STARLINK-3054 (49167)
COSPAR: 2021-082AP | Alt Name: Starlink 3054
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49167
International Designator
2021-082AP
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:25:55 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
1.46°
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Argument of Perigee
267.94°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3054
Alternative Name
Starlink 3054
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 49167U 21082AP 26184.89299927 -.00000452 00000-0 -30050-4 0 9991
2 49167 70.0016 1.4592 0003101 267.9397 92.1407 14.98330489264589
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3054 satellite, also known as Starlink 3054, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 14, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. It is part of the Starlink Group 2-1-37 constellation and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite features solar arrays and batteries as its power source, employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, and has a box-shaped body with a pan configuration, measuring 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters.
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 2-1-37
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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