STARLINK-3079 (49433)

COSPAR: 2021-104AB | Alt Name: Starlink 3079

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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

49433

International Designator

2021-104AB

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:23:54 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

46.72°

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Argument of Perigee

83.89°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3079

Alternative Name

Starlink 3079

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 49433U 21104AB  26185.01660769  .00001111  00000-0  87869-4 0  9994

2 49433  53.1614  46.7163 0001343  83.8947 276.2197 15.08839786257566

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Summary

The STARLINK-3079 satellite, also known as Starlink 3079, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on November 13, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, with 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 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system is based on Krypton ion thrusters. The mission objective is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-1-26 constellation.

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 4-1-26

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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