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STARLINK-2017 (47351)
COSPAR: 2021-005C | Alt Name: Starlink 2017
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47351
International Designator
2021-005C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:57:15 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
191.55°
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Argument of Perigee
89.35°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2017
Alternative Name
Starlink 2017
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47351U 21005C 26185.20642937 .00003204 00000-0 11495-3 0 9995
2 47351 53.1580 191.5532 0001276 89.3504 270.7644 15.31708087301571
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2017 satellite, also known as Starlink 2017, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on January 20, 2021, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a mass of 260 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its solar arrays span 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission focuses on communication services as part of the Starlink 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.
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
248
Launch Mass
260
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink V1.0-L16-03
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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