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STARLINK-2049 (47356)
COSPAR: 2021-005H | Alt Name: Starlink 2049
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47356
International Designator
2021-005H
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:03:27 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
215.43°
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Argument of Perigee
89.24°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2049
Alternative Name
Starlink 2049
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47356U 21005H 26185.08573767 -.00000540 00000-0 -56320-5 0 9990
2 47356 53.1571 215.4253 0001099 89.2442 270.8685 15.31700881301216
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2049 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 20, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, and uses solar arrays and batteries for power. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters. The shape of the spacecraft can be described as box-shaped with panels that deploy upon reaching orbit.
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-L16-08
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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