STARLINK-3267 (50197)

COSPAR: 2021-125AT | Alt Name: Starlink 3267

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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

50197

International Designator

2021-125AT

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

5.37°

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Argument of Perigee

358.38°

Period

94.85 min

Mean Motion

15.18 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-3267

Alternative Name

Starlink 3267

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 50197U 21125AT  26200.83335647  .00057962  00000+0  27880-2 0  9997

2 50197  53.1608   5.3738 0000098 358.3827  84.4337 15.18262021  5738

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Summary

The STARLINK-3267 satellite, also known as Starlink 3267, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 18, 2021, from AFWTR (SLC4E) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 270 kilograms and a launch mass of 290 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission's primary purpose is communication within SpaceX’s Starlink Group 4-4-42 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 4-4-42

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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