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STARLINK-2093 (47374)
COSPAR: 2021-005AB | Alt Name: Starlink 2093
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47374
International Designator
2021-005AB
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:36:32 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
182.29°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
294.14°
Period
87.28 min
Mean Motion
16.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2093
Alternative Name
Starlink 2093
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47374U 21005AB 26184.40038078 .15018186 12672-4 17149-3 0 9991
2 47374 53.0216 182.2897 0004739 294.1445 65.9110 16.49918953301598
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2093 satellite, also known as Starlink 2093, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 20, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 260 kg at launch with a dry mass of 248 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all), optical inter-satellite links for a few prototypes, solar arrays, batteries for power generation, and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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-L16-26
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
Next Pass
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