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STARLINK-2164 (47750)
COSPAR: 2021-017AE | Alt Name: Starlink 2164
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47750
International Designator
2021-017AE
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:07:34 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
14.50°
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Argument of Perigee
84.46°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2164
Alternative Name
Starlink 2164
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47750U 21017AE 26184.54692222 .00002165 00000-0 81477-4 0 9992
2 47750 53.1595 14.4979 0001179 84.4619 275.6516 15.31707209295741
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-2164 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-017AE) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on March 4, 2021, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by SPXS and has a configuration of Box + pan shape with dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite’s dry mass is 248 kilograms and its launch mass is 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (some prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as motors. It was launched for communication purposes and owned by SPXS.
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-L17-29
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
Map
Next Pass
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