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STARLINK-3059 (49181)
COSPAR: 2021-082BD | Alt Name: Starlink 3059
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49181
International Designator
2021-082BD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:32:36 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
0.62°
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Argument of Perigee
269.32°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3059
Alternative Name
Starlink 3059
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 49181U 21082BD 26185.23097277 -.00000780 00000-0 -57589-4 0 9990
2 49181 70.0000 0.6156 0002750 269.3219 90.7625 14.98334718264623
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3059 satellite, also known as Starlink 3059, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. Launched on September 14, 2021, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink bus has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite weighs approximately 275 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 297 kilograms. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it is part of the Starlink Group 2-1-51 payload group.
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 2-1-51
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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