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STARLINK-2045 (47353)
COSPAR: 2021-005E | Alt Name: Starlink 2045
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47353
International Designator
2021-005E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:58:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
178.35°
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Argument of Perigee
101.16°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2045
Alternative Name
Starlink 2045
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 47353U 21005E 26185.24928986 .00000801 00000-0 37575-4 0 9990
2 47353 53.1606 178.3461 0001576 101.1570 258.9609 15.31697179301764
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-2045, also known as Starlink 2045, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on January 20, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 260 kg at launch with a dry mass of 248 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all), optical inter-satellite links (prototypes only), and powered by solar arrays and batteries, the satellite is designed for communication purposes and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft's shape consists of a box with an attached panel, and it was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).
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-L16-05
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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