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STARLINK-3099 (49446)
COSPAR: 2021-104AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 3099
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49446
International Designator
2021-104AQ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:52:07 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
46.82°
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Argument of Perigee
86.02°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3099
Alternative Name
Starlink 3099
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49446U 21104AQ 26184.99453170 .00000759 00000-0 65765-4 0 9998
2 49446 53.1605 46.8157 0001302 86.0196 274.0944 15.08839518256478
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3099 satellite, also known as Starlink 3099, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 13, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its arrays deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload complemented by an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed data transfer. The satellite is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and has solar arrays along with batteries to power the system. At launch, it had a mass of 290 kg, with a dry mass of 270 kg. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 4-1-39 constellation, contributing to the overall mission of providing global internet coverage through its communication capabilities.
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 4-1-39
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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