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STARLINK-3225 (49737)
COSPAR: 2021-115P | Alt Name: Starlink 3225
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49737
International Designator
2021-115P
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:30:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
345.95°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
85.11°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3225
Alternative Name
Starlink 3225
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49737U 21115P 26185.18773517 -.00001147 00000-0 -53992-4 0 9998
2 49737 53.1608 345.9454 0001449 85.1144 275.0013 15.08826736253127
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3225 satellite, also known as Starlink 3225, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on December 2, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and an operational span of 9 meters, this spacecraft has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication equipment and optical inter-satellite link capabilities for data transmission. The satellite's propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply includes solar arrays and batteries. Operated by SPXS (SpaceX), the primary mission of STARLINK-3225 is to facilitate global communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-3-14 payload configuration.
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 4-3-14
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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