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STARLINK-3154 (49417)
COSPAR: 2021-104K | Alt Name: Starlink 3154
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49417
International Designator
2021-104K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
54.90°
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Argument of Perigee
79.46°
Period
95.26 min
Mean Motion
15.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3154
Alternative Name
Starlink 3154
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49417U 21104K 26185.33336806 .00024386 00000-0 14288-2 0 9995
2 49417 53.1600 54.9016 0001118 79.4583 29.4604 15.11688573 4907
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3154 satellite, also known as Starlink 3154, is part of the Starlink Group 4-1-10 and was launched on November 13, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Its primary mission is communication, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by krypton ion thrusters. It has a box plus pan shape design without additional details on its major events or material composition provided.
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
270
Launch Mass
290
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-1-10
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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