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STARLINK-2114 (47393)
COSPAR: 2021-005AW | Alt Name: Starlink 2114
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47393
International Designator
2021-005AW
Epoch
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:32:35 GMT
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Inclination
53.01°
Right Ascension
213.39°
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Argument of Perigee
278.49°
Period
87.49 min
Mean Motion
16.46 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2114
Alternative Name
Starlink 2114
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47393U 21005AW 26166.02263834 .13117879 12537-4 32676-3 0 9999
2 47393 53.0120 213.3904 0004173 278.4944 81.5632 16.45882232299549
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2114 satellite, also known as Starlink 2114, is owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on January 20, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at the Air Force Eastern Test Range 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 when deployed. It carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and includes optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's design consists of a box shape with an additional 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-L16-45
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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