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STARLINK-3114 (49426)
COSPAR: 2021-104U | Alt Name: Starlink 3114
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49426
International Designator
2021-104U
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:42:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
65.88°
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Argument of Perigee
94.65°
Period
95.34 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3114
Alternative Name
Starlink 3114
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49426U 21104U 26185.19643794 .00129503 00000-0 76724-2 0 9996
2 49426 53.1604 65.8826 0001495 94.6548 265.4615 15.10397748256216
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3114 satellite, also known as Starlink 3114, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on November 13, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 270 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 290 kilograms at launch. Its primary mission is communication, facilitated by a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for connectivity. Power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries, with propulsion provided by krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box-like body with an additional pan configuration.
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 4-1-19
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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