STARLINK-2083 (47676)

COSPAR: 2021-012BJ | Alt Name: Starlink 2083

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 16, 2021

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47676

International Designator

2021-012BJ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

63.73°

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Argument of Perigee

160.22°

Period

90.65 min

Mean Motion

15.88 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2083

Alternative Name

Starlink 2083

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 47676U 21012BJ  26185.33336806  .00274375  00000-0  93939-3 0  9994
2 47676  53.0371  63.7268 0003271 160.2177  14.9355 15.88451401  6022

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Summary
STARLINK-2083 is a Starlink satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 16, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It features dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, and it operates in support of SpaceX's broadband internet constellation 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

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-L19-57

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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