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STARLINK-3190 (49766)
COSPAR: 2021-115AU | Alt Name: Starlink 3190
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49766
International Designator
2021-115AU
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
334.69°
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Argument of Perigee
81.97°
Period
94.67 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3190
Alternative Name
Starlink 3190
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49766U 21115AU 26185.33336806 .00115034 00000-0 50490-2 0 9990
2 49766 53.1605 334.6924 0001269 81.9703 32.4052 15.21055335 4832
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3190 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on December 2, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Pad LC40, using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 270 kg and a launch mass of 290 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose is communication, and the satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 4-3-43
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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