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STARLINK-2082 (47367)
COSPAR: 2021-005U | Alt Name: Starlink 2082
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47367
International Designator
2021-005U
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:54:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
243.48°
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Argument of Perigee
82.73°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2082
Alternative Name
Starlink 2082
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 47367U 21005U 26184.57953241 .00007120 00000-0 24100-3 0 9992
2 47367 53.1585 243.4826 0001226 82.7346 277.3795 15.31699774300786
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2082 satellite, also known as Starlink 2082 and identified by NORAD catalog ID 47367, is a part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 20, 2021, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a length of 0.2 meters and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span reaching up to 9 meters when fully deployed. The dry mass of the satellite is approximately 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is generated through solar arrays and supported by batteries.
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-L16-19
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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