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STARLINK-2197 (47774)
COSPAR: 2021-017BE | Alt Name: Starlink 2197
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47774
International Designator
2021-017BE
Decay Date
2/12/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2197
Alternative Name
Starlink 2197
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-2197 satellite, also known as Starlink 2197, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has a NORAD catalog ID of 47774. It was launched on March 4, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms at launch and has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (as part of prototypes), STARLINK-2197 is primarily used for communication purposes. It relies on solar arrays and batteries for power and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan, and it was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States.
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-L17-53
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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