STARLINK-3131 (49427)

COSPAR: 2021-104V | Alt Name: Starlink 3131

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 13, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49427

International Designator

2021-104V

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

64.65°

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Argument of Perigee

72.12°

Period

94.38 min

Mean Motion

15.26 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3131

Alternative Name

Starlink 3131

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 49427U 21104V   26185.33336806  .01544504  00000-0  54298-1 0  9990

2 49427  53.1597  64.6482 0001637  72.1180 331.6310 15.25814692  4918

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Summary

STARLINK-3131, also known as Starlink 3131, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. It was launched on November 13, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. Its dry mass is 270 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power. It also includes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system.

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

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 4-1-20

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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