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STARLINK-3103 (49177)
COSPAR: 2021-082AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 3103
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49177
International Designator
2021-082AZ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:07:38 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
320.98°
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Argument of Perigee
269.99°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3103
Alternative Name
Starlink 3103
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 49177U 21082AZ 26185.08864005 .00000412 00000-0 42350-4 0 9999
2 49177 69.9996 320.9776 0003233 269.9901 90.0887 14.98330483265591
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3103 satellite, also known as Starlink 3103, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on September 14, 2021, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 275 kilograms dry with an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), its primary mission is communication.
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 2-1-47
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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