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STARLINK-2037 (47653)
COSPAR: 2021-012AK | Alt Name: Starlink 2037
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 16, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47653
International Designator
2021-012AK
Decay Date
1/21/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2037
Alternative Name
Starlink 2037
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-2037 satellite, also known as Starlink 2037, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 16, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. It is part of the Starlink constellation and features a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its shape is described as box-shaped with a panel 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.
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-L19-34
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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