STARLINK-2076 (47362)

COSPAR: 2021-005P | Alt Name: Starlink 2076

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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

47362

International Designator

2021-005P

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:42:31 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

241.92°

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Argument of Perigee

357.76°

Period

93.64 min

Mean Motion

15.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2076

Alternative Name

Starlink 2076

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47362U 21005P   26184.57120215  .00057188  00000-0  15184-2 0  9994

2 47362  53.1569 241.9178 0005513 357.7632   2.3347 15.37746278300802

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Summary

The STARLINK-2076 satellite, also known as Starlink 2076, is part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 20, 2021, from Launch Pad LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans about 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, some prototypes also feature optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters to adjust its orbit. Its primary mission is to provide 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.

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-L16-14

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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