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STARLINK-3047 (49174)
COSPAR: 2021-082AW | Alt Name: Starlink 3047
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49174
International Designator
2021-082AW
Decay Date
10/30/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3047
Alternative Name
Starlink 3047
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Starlink-3047 satellite, also known as STARLINK-3047 or Starlink 3047, was launched on September 14, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 2-1-44 communication constellation and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 275 kg, with a launch mass of 297 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration.
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 2-1-44
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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