STARLINK-3245 (50170)

COSPAR: 2021-125Q | Alt Name: Starlink 3245

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 18, 2021

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

50170

International Designator

2021-125Q

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:19:46 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

11.93°

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Argument of Perigee

172.80°

Period

94.10 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3245

Alternative Name

Starlink 3245

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 50170U 21125Q   26201.18040118  .00102941  00000+0  34393-2 0  9998

2 50170  53.1615  11.9324 0000294 172.7962 187.3043 15.30205877256620

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Summary

The STARLINK-3245 satellite, also known as Starlink 3245, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 18, 2021, from AFWTR Launch Site SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 270 kg and was launched with a mass of 290 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It uses Krypton ion thrusters for its propulsion system. The mission of STARLINK-3245 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-4-15 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 4-4-15

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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