STARLINK-3272 (50187)

COSPAR: 2021-125AH | Alt Name: Starlink 3272

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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

50187

International Designator

2021-125AH

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:37 GMT

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Inclination

53.22°

Right Ascension

4.15°

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Argument of Perigee

80.28°

Period

95.18 min

Mean Motion

15.13 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3272

Alternative Name

Starlink 3272

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 50187U 21125AH  26200.82682205  .00011461  00000+0  65945-3 0  9999

2 50187  53.2165   4.1508 0001473  80.2807 279.8353 15.12896023256695

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Summary

The STARLINK-3272 satellite, also known as Starlink 3272, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on December 18, 2021, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 270 kg, and it was launched with a mass of 290 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Its shape is described as box plus pan, and it was manufactured by 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 4-4-32

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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