STARLINK-3241 (49745)

COSPAR: 2021-115X | Alt Name: Starlink 3241

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 2, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49745

International Designator

2021-115X

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:20:41 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

344.72°

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Argument of Perigee

98.41°

Period

94.16 min

Mean Motion

15.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3241

Alternative Name

Starlink 3241

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 49745U 21115X   26185.13937023 -.00000086  00000-0  93502-5 0  9998

2 49745  53.1607 344.7190 0001097  98.4073 261.7051 15.29359721253139

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Summary

STARLINK-3241 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on December 2, 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, weighing approximately 270 kilograms dry mass and 290 kilograms at launch. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped body with an attached panel. Launched as part of the Starlink Group 4-3-22 mission, STARLINK-3241 operates under SpaceX ownership for communication purposes.

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

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 4-3-22

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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