STARLINK-3207 (49756)

COSPAR: 2021-115AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 3207

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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

49756

International Designator

2021-115AJ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

334.68°

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Argument of Perigee

108.00°

Period

94.45 min

Mean Motion

15.25 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3207

Alternative Name

Starlink 3207

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 49756U 21115AJ  26185.33336806  .01079625  00000-0  40079-1 0  9996

2 49756  53.1616 334.6840 0000773 108.0014 191.0467 15.24553481  4846

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Summary

STARLINK-3207 is a Starlink satellite with OBJECT_ID 2021-115AJ, manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS. It was launched on December 2, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 270 kg, with a launch mass of 290 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. The satellite's mission and purpose are communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-3-33 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.

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 4-3-33

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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