Space Brief 9 Sep 2024
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STARLINK-2193 (47770)
COSPAR: 2021-017BA | Alt Name: Starlink 2193
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47770
International Designator
2021-017BA
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:57:16 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
21.62°
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Argument of Perigee
105.67°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2193
Alternative Name
Starlink 2193
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47770U 21017BA 26185.24810339 -.00000086 00000-0 89848-5 0 9995
2 47770 53.1607 21.6196 0000992 105.6726 254.4385 15.31704098295725
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2193 satellite, also known as Starlink 2193 and designated by NORAD CAT ID 47770, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on March 4, 2021, from LC39A at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration designed for communication purposes.
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-L17-49
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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