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STARLINK-3149 (49423)
COSPAR: 2021-104R | Alt Name: Starlink 3149
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49423
International Designator
2021-104R
Epoch
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:21:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.20°
Right Ascension
104.59°
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Argument of Perigee
322.99°
Period
87.33 min
Mean Motion
16.49 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3149
Alternative Name
Starlink 3149
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 49423U 21104R 26090.88982057 .11624119 12635-4 16335-3 0 9991
2 49423 53.2006 104.5877 0002942 322.9930 37.0920 16.48897220242328
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3149 satellite, designated by NORAD as 49423 and identified as OBJECT_ID 2021-104R, is a communication satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 13, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 via Falcon 9 rocket, this spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a launch mass of 290 kg and a dry mass of 270 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and maneuvered using krypton ion thrusters.
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 4-1-16
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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