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STARLINK-3134 (49434)
COSPAR: 2021-104AC | Alt Name: Starlink 3134
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49434
International Designator
2021-104AC
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:45:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
66.48°
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Argument of Perigee
100.49°
Period
95.37 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3134
Alternative Name
Starlink 3134
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49434U 21104AC 26185.11461859 .00025790 00000-0 15838-2 0 9999
2 49434 53.2158 66.4796 0001714 100.4930 259.6256 15.09949770257299
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3134 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS and launched on November 13, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters and has a dry mass of 270 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, along with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries to power the satellite. Launched as part of the Starlink Group 4-1-27, it has a shape described as box plus pan and is intended for communication missions.
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 4-1-27
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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