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STARLINK-2047 (47355)
COSPAR: 2021-005G | Alt Name: Starlink 2047
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47355
International Designator
2021-005G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:41:48 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
192.43°
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Argument of Perigee
99.70°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2047
Alternative Name
Starlink 2047
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 47355U 21005G 26184.44569838 .00006470 00000-0 21990-3 0 9991
2 47355 53.1577 192.4253 0001326 99.7025 260.4127 15.31724330301481
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-2047 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-005G) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on January 20, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, some prototypes also feature optical inter-satellite links. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while the propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers.
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-L16-07
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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