STARLINK-3292 (50174)

COSPAR: 2021-125U | Alt Name: Starlink 3292

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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

50174

International Designator

2021-125U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:57:37 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

6.55°

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Argument of Perigee

82.38°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3292

Alternative Name

Starlink 3292

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 50174U 21125U   26200.83167889  .00000890  00000+0  36409-4 0  9990

2 50174  53.1612   6.5498 0000933  82.3762 277.7347 15.35400613256729

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-3292 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-125U) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on December 18, 2021, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 270 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 290 kilograms. Its configuration includes Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose is communication, with the owner being SpaceX (SPXS).

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 4-4-19

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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