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STARLINK-2144 (47734)
COSPAR: 2021-017N | Alt Name: Starlink 2144
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47734
International Designator
2021-017N
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:10:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
21.56°
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Argument of Perigee
103.64°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2144
Alternative Name
Starlink 2144
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47734U 21017N 26185.25741922 .00001712 00000-0 66900-4 0 9996
2 47734 53.1583 21.5581 0001046 103.6402 256.4716 15.31703560295728
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2144 satellite, also known as Starlink 2144, was launched on March 4, 2021, from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when its components are deployed. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, it also features optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It has solar arrays and batteries as power sources. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms.
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-L17-13
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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