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STARLINK-3110 (49420)
COSPAR: 2021-104N | Alt Name: Starlink 3110
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49420
International Designator
2021-104N
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
64.84°
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Argument of Perigee
91.73°
Period
94.67 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3110
Alternative Name
Starlink 3110
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49420U 21104N 26185.33336806 .00840970 00000-0 34848-1 0 9997
2 49420 53.1593 64.8380 0001492 91.7260 55.2635 15.21043633 4904
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3110 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 49420 and OBJECT ID 2021-104N, was launched on November 13, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 270 kilograms with a total launch mass of 290 kilograms. It features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities alongside optical inter-satellite link equipment and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays complemented by batteries, while its shape consists of a box structure with attached panels. The satellite is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 4-1-13 payload 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 4-1-13
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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