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STARLINK-2106 (47386)
COSPAR: 2021-005AP | Alt Name: Starlink 2106
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47386
International Designator
2021-005AP
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:37:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
219.48°
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Argument of Perigee
92.57°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2106
Alternative Name
Starlink 2106
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47386U 21005AP 26184.31745540 .00006397 00000-0 21756-3 0 9995
2 47386 53.1583 219.4796 0001235 92.5727 267.5416 15.31725207301093
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2106 satellite, also known as Starlink 2106, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 20, 2021, from LC39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. The spacecraft is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and some prototypes have optical inter-satellite links. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion comes from Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped 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-L16-38
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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