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STARLINK-3264 (50198)
COSPAR: 2021-125AU | Alt Name: Starlink 3264
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50198
International Designator
2021-125AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
5.46°
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Argument of Perigee
93.46°
Period
95.00 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3264
Alternative Name
Starlink 3264
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 50198U 21125AU 26200.83335647 .00026647 00000+0 13920-2 0 9994
2 50198 53.1612 5.4609 0000989 93.4582 23.5562 15.15739288 5832
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-3264, also known as Starlink 3264, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 18, 2021, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a launch mass of 290 kg and a dry mass of 270 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as a box with panels.
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 4-4-43
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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