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STARLINK-2096 (47376)
COSPAR: 2021-005AD | Alt Name: Starlink 2096
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47376
International Designator
2021-005AD
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:28:21 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
242.65°
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Argument of Perigee
132.59°
Period
93.97 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2096
Alternative Name
Starlink 2096
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47376U 21005AD 26184.72802787 .00089536 00000-0 28009-2 0 9999
2 47376 53.1593 242.6473 0006627 132.5932 227.5629 15.32381170300804
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-2096, also known as Starlink 2096, is a communication spacecraft within SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on January 20, 2021, from the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It features solar arrays for power generation and batteries as energy storage, with a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is designed to operate in low Earth orbit for communication purposes.
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-L16-28
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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