STARLINK-3293 (50176)

COSPAR: 2021-125W | Alt Name: Starlink 3293

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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

50176

International Designator

2021-125W

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.17°

Right Ascension

13.61°

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Argument of Perigee

90.93°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3293

Alternative Name

Starlink 3293

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 50176U 21125W   26200.83335647  .00003857  00000+0  13601-3 0  9995

2 50176  53.1706  13.6100 0000932  90.9253 203.0554 15.31690016  5833

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Summary

STARLINK-3293 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 18, 2021, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters and has a dry mass of 270 kg, with a launch mass of 290 kg. Its shape consists of a box with panels, and its mission involves providing communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-4-21 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 4-4-21

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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