STARLINK-1967 (47568)

COSPAR: 2021-009W | Alt Name: Starlink 1967

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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

47568

International Designator

2021-009W

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.03°

Right Ascension

143.32°

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Argument of Perigee

118.73°

Period

90.25 min

Mean Motion

15.96 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1967

Alternative Name

Starlink 1967

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47568U 21009W   26185.33336806  .00476970  10355-3  11687-2 0  9991

2 47568  53.0337 143.3162 0002096 118.7309 180.2128 15.95588191  5985

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Summary

The STARLINK-1967 satellite, also known as Starlink 1967, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 4, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all), and some prototypes include optical inter-satellite links. POWER comes from solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. Its primary mission is communication, and it was manufactured by SpaceX.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L18-21

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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