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STARLINK-3247 (49747)
COSPAR: 2021-115Z | Alt Name: Starlink 3247
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49747
International Designator
2021-115Z
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:37:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
346.11°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
90.40°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3247
Alternative Name
Starlink 3247
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49747U 21115Z 26185.15093409 .00000832 00000-0 70373-4 0 9991
2 49747 53.1615 346.1113 0001085 90.4043 269.7072 15.08830917253114
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3247 is a Starlink satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2021-115Z) owned by SPXS and launched on December 2, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters with a dry mass of 270 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, while power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The mission objective is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-3-24 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 4-3-24
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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