STARLINK-2019 (47641)

COSPAR: 2021-012X | Alt Name: Starlink 2019

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 16, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47641

International Designator

2021-012X

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.03°

Right Ascension

84.68°

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Argument of Perigee

109.29°

Period

90.67 min

Mean Motion

15.88 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2019

Alternative Name

Starlink 2019

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47641U 21012X   26185.33336806  .00266356  00000-0  92348-3 0  9999

2 47641  53.0344  84.6764 0002750 109.2909 329.9847 15.88219685  6014

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Summary

The STARLINK-2019 satellite, also known as Starlink 2019, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on February 16, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has a bus configuration and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (some prototypes), it relies on krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the broader Starlink mission.

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-L19-22

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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