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STARLINK-2084 (47368)
COSPAR: 2021-005V | Alt Name: Starlink 2084
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47368
International Designator
2021-005V
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:27:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
240.69°
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Argument of Perigee
86.49°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2084
Alternative Name
Starlink 2084
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47368U 21005V 26185.14379429 .00003169 00000-0 11384-3 0 9996
2 47368 53.1584 240.6949 0001476 86.4863 273.6307 15.31700462300878
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-2084 satellite, also known as Starlink 2084, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on January 20, 2021, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It weighs 248 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), Starlink-2084 utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and employs Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as box plus pan, and it serves a communication mission in the Starlink constellation network.
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-L16-20
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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