STARLINK-1964 (47565)

COSPAR: 2021-009T | Alt Name: Starlink 1964

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 4, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47565

International Designator

2021-009T

Epoch

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:54:14 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

126.89°

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Argument of Perigee

247.78°

Period

87.55 min

Mean Motion

16.45 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1964

Alternative Name

Starlink 1964

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47565U 21009T   26180.07932919  .10503916  12450-4  31722-3 0  9995

2 47565  53.0202 126.8886 0006751 247.7836 112.2496 16.44696649299185

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Summary

The STARLINK-1964 satellite, also known as Starlink 1964, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on February 4, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 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. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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-L18-18

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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