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STARLINK-3202 (49742)
COSPAR: 2021-115U | Alt Name: Starlink 3202
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49742
International Designator
2021-115U
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
345.18°
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Argument of Perigee
104.31°
Period
95.10 min
Mean Motion
15.14 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3202
Alternative Name
Starlink 3202
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49742U 21115U 26185.33336806 .00103912 00000-0 55661-2 0 9991
2 49742 53.1615 345.1815 0000472 104.3111 243.4823 15.14169290 4851
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3202, also known as Starlink 3202, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on December 2, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it supports communication missions. Its dry mass is 270 kilograms, and its launch mass was 290 kilograms. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan 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 4-3-19
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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