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STARLINK-3282 (50177)
COSPAR: 2021-125X | Alt Name: Starlink 3282
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50177
International Designator
2021-125X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:30:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
10.69°
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Argument of Perigee
90.45°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3282
Alternative Name
Starlink 3282
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 50177U 21125X 26200.85452674 .00001350 00000+0 49589-4 0 9999
2 50177 53.1610 10.6858 0000949 90.4451 269.6660 15.35400987256629
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3282 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, identified by NORAD catalog number 50177 and object ID 2021-125X. It was launched on December 18, 2021, from the Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 270 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with a panel extension. The mission purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-4-22 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.
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 4-4-22
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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