STARLINK-2169 (47752)

COSPAR: 2021-017AG | Alt Name: Starlink 2169

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 4, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47752

International Designator

2021-017AG

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:40:39 GMT

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Inclination

53.15°

Right Ascension

2.28°

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Argument of Perigee

300.87°

Period

91.22 min

Mean Motion

15.79 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2169

Alternative Name

Starlink 2169

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47752U 21017AG  26185.19490182  .00167951  00000-0  92766-3 0  9994

2 47752  53.1523   2.2846 0002736 300.8728  59.2024 15.78635257296013

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Summary

STARLINK-2169 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and part of the Starlink constellation. Launched on March 4, 2021, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 260 kg at launch with a dry mass of 248 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communications (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape is described as "Box + pan" and its purpose is to facilitate communication services.

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

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-L17-31

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

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