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STARLINK-3276 (50189)
COSPAR: 2021-125AK | Alt Name: Starlink 3276
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50189
International Designator
2021-125AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:58:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
9.22°
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Argument of Perigee
151.73°
Period
94.88 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3276
Alternative Name
Starlink 3276
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 50189U 21125AK 26200.83201558 .00014224 00000+0 71199-3 0 9998
2 50189 53.2166 9.2241 0002845 151.7297 208.3854 15.17658517256680
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-3276 satellite, also known as Starlink 3276, is a communication satellite launched on December 18, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The spacecraft weighs 270 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it is part of the Starlink Group 4-4-34 constellation. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SpaceX and serves as a communication asset in Earth orbit.
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 4-4-34
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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