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STARLINK-2033 (47650)
COSPAR: 2021-012AG | Alt Name: Starlink 2033
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 16, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47650
International Designator
2021-012AG
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:47:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
222.79°
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Argument of Perigee
339.47°
Period
93.29 min
Mean Motion
15.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2033
Alternative Name
Starlink 2033
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47650U 21012AG 26185.11607773 .00093689 00000-0 20415-2 0 9991
2 47650 53.1479 222.7900 0002954 339.4690 20.6197 15.43509912298192
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2033 satellite, also known as Starlink 2033, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on February 16, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links, and it is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. The dry mass of the satellite is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. It uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and has a box-shaped body with an additional pan design.
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-L19-31
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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