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STARLINK-3270 (50199)
COSPAR: 2021-125AV | Alt Name: Starlink 3270
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50199
International Designator
2021-125AV
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
344.26°
Period
94.89 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-3270
Alternative Name
Starlink 3270
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 50199U 21125AV 26200.83335647 .00065348 00000+0 31989-2 0 9991
2 50199 53.1598 5.3717 0000952 344.2616 278.6118 15.17594327 5835
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-3270 satellite, designated NORAD_CAT_ID 50199 and OBJECT_ID 2021-125AV, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on December 18, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It weighs 270 kilograms dry with a launch mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's structure consists of a box-like body with paneling, designed primarily for communication purposes as part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 4-4-44 constellation mission.
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 4-4-44
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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