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STARLINK-2100 (47380)
COSPAR: 2021-005AH | Alt Name: Starlink 2100
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47380
International Designator
2021-005AH
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.05°
Right Ascension
183.61°
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Argument of Perigee
33.58°
Period
90.74 min
Mean Motion
15.87 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2100
Alternative Name
Starlink 2100
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 47380U 21005AH 26185.33336806 .00303780 00000-0 11117-2 0 9998
2 47380 53.0492 183.6064 0009708 33.5781 192.1129 15.86975205 6016
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2100, also known as Starlink 2100, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 20, 2021, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters due to its deployed configuration. The dry mass is recorded at 248 kilograms, while the launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, the satellite employs Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries to generate power. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, designed primarily for communication purposes in its operational mission.
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-L16-32
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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