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STARLINK-3233 (49746)
COSPAR: 2021-115Y | Alt Name: Starlink 3233
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49746
International Designator
2021-115Y
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:31:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
347.25°
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Argument of Perigee
94.40°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3233
Alternative Name
Starlink 3233
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 49746U 21115Y 26184.89701525 .00000226 00000-0 32279-4 0 9995
2 49746 53.1607 347.2523 0001212 94.4026 265.7104 15.08832290253071
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3233 satellite, also known as Starlink 3233, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 2, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and launched with a mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It also features solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft has a box plus pan shape design, and its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-3-23 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 4-3-23
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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