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STARLINK-2094 (47375)
COSPAR: 2021-005AC | Alt Name: Starlink 2094
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47375
International Designator
2021-005AC
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:20:16 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
240.54°
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Argument of Perigee
98.36°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2094
Alternative Name
Starlink 2094
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47375U 21005AC 26185.18074924 .00002217 00000-0 83177-4 0 9993
2 47375 53.1592 240.5372 0001224 98.3586 261.7554 15.31696896300876
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2094 satellite, also known as Starlink 2094, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 20, 2021, from LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration of Box + pan shape and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms at launch and reduces to 248 kilograms once in orbit, equipped with a payload consisting of Ku/Ka-band communication systems and optical inter-satellite links for select prototypes. Its propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's primary mission is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink constellation project.
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-L16-27
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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