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STARLINK-3198 (49763)
COSPAR: 2021-115AR | Alt Name: Starlink 3198
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49763
International Designator
2021-115AR
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:33:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
336.12°
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Argument of Perigee
90.53°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3198
Alternative Name
Starlink 3198
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 49763U 21115AR 26185.14818563 .00002061 00000-0 14755-3 0 9991
2 49763 53.1612 336.1222 0001374 90.5251 269.5897 15.08832713253267
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3198, also known as Starlink 3198, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on December 2, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-3-40 payload configuration.
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 4-3-40
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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