STARLINK-2034 (47352)

COSPAR: 2021-005D | Alt Name: Starlink 2034

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 20, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47352

International Designator

2021-005D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:09:48 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

230.97°

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Argument of Perigee

81.04°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2034

Alternative Name

Starlink 2034

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 47352U 21005D   26185.13181670  .00004915  00000-0  17002-3 0  9990

2 47352  53.1578 230.9697 0001367  81.0418 279.0738 15.31703153301017

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Summary

The STARLINK-2034 satellite, also known as Starlink 2034, is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and falls under the Starlink series of satellites designed for communication purposes. Launched on January 20, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes). Propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters, and its mission focuses on enhancing global communication networks.

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

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-L16-04

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

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