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STARLINK-3210 (49755)
COSPAR: 2021-115AH | Alt Name: Starlink 3210
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49755
International Designator
2021-115AH
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:43:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
348.39°
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Argument of Perigee
92.67°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3210
Alternative Name
Starlink 3210
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49755U 21115AH 26184.65510129 -.00000598 00000-0 -19511-4 0 9995
2 49755 53.1605 348.3857 0001247 92.6684 267.4450 15.08828340253040
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-3210 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-115AH) is a Starlink communications satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by the same entity. It was launched on December 2, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters when deployed. It weighs approximately 270 kg dry and had an initial launch mass of 290 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries, this satellite is also fitted with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-3-32 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 4-3-32
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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