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STARLINK-3111 (49418)
COSPAR: 2021-104L | Alt Name: Starlink 3111
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49418
International Designator
2021-104L
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:41:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
66.09°
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Argument of Perigee
76.39°
Period
95.40 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3111
Alternative Name
Starlink 3111
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49418U 21104L 26185.15392727 .00078661 00000-0 48216-2 0 9993
2 49418 53.1647 66.0938 0001916 76.3876 283.7329 15.09472024256203
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3111 satellite, also known as Starlink 3111, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on November 13, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and a launch mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power. It employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system to maintain orbit. The shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating a box-like body with additional panels. Owned by SpaceX, it operates within the Starlink Group 4-1-11 mission.
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 4-1-11
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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