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STARLINK-1655 (47623)
COSPAR: 2021-012D | Alt Name: Starlink 1655
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 16, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47623
International Designator
2021-012D
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:32:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.01°
Right Ascension
122.39°
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Argument of Perigee
238.26°
Period
87.46 min
Mean Motion
16.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1655
Alternative Name
Starlink 1655
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47623U 21012D 26180.77261429 .12302012 12461-4 24119-3 0 9992
2 47623 53.0094 122.3884 0009388 238.2608 121.7526 16.46507855299203
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1655 satellite, also known as Starlink 1655, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. Launched on February 16, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms and its launch mass was 260 kilograms. It 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 antenna panel.
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-L19-04
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
Map
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