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STARLINK-2109 (47388)
COSPAR: 2021-005AR | Alt Name: Starlink 2109
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47388
International Designator
2021-005AR
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:14:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
247.61°
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Argument of Perigee
72.92°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2109
Alternative Name
Starlink 2109
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 47388U 21005AR 26184.46848261 -.00005074 00000-0 -15172-3 0 9995
2 47388 53.1606 247.6135 0000789 72.9225 287.1862 15.31730948300707
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2109 satellite, also known as Starlink 2109, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 20, 2021, from the LC39A launch pad at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its extended solar arrays. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering.
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-L16-40
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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