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STARLINK-3128 (49441)
COSPAR: 2021-104AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3128
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49441
International Designator
2021-104AK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
43.29°
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Argument of Perigee
70.92°
Period
94.21 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3128
Alternative Name
Starlink 3128
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 49441U 21104AK 26185.33336806 .00097518 00000-0 34411-2 0 9999
2 49441 53.1605 43.2861 0001319 70.9155 323.2198 15.28456769 4903
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3128 satellite, also known as Starlink 3128, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on November 13, 2021, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has a box shape with a pan configuration and measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 270 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 290 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite links, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's purpose is to facilitate communication services.
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 4-1-34
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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