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STARLINK-3203 (49761)
COSPAR: 2021-115AP | Alt Name: Starlink 3203
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49761
International Designator
2021-115AP
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
334.51°
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Argument of Perigee
106.40°
Period
94.45 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3203
Alternative Name
Starlink 3203
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 49761U 21115AP 26185.33336806 .00151563 00000-0 59456-2 0 9993
2 49761 53.1587 334.5130 0000542 106.4015 260.1309 15.24663939 4839
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3203 satellite, also known as Starlink 3203, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 2, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and weighed 290 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The mission's purpose is to provide global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink Group 4-3-38 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 4-3-38
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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