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STARLINK-3141 (49459)
COSPAR: 2021-104BD | Alt Name: Starlink 3141
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49459
International Designator
2021-104BD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:03:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
56.02°
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Argument of Perigee
159.31°
Period
95.38 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3141
Alternative Name
Starlink 3141
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49459U 21104BD 26185.16884701 .00078090 00000-0 47418-2 0 9996
2 49459 53.1608 56.0182 0001221 159.3087 200.7954 15.09819323256367
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3141 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on November 13, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and a launch mass of 290 kilograms, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite link. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The mission purpose is to provide global internet connectivity as part of the Starlink 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.
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 4-1-52
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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