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STARLINK-2211 (47778)
COSPAR: 2021-017BJ | Alt Name: Starlink 2211
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47778
International Designator
2021-017BJ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:18:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
12.80°
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Argument of Perigee
98.59°
Period
92.72 min
Mean Motion
15.53 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2211
Alternative Name
Starlink 2211
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 47778U 21017BJ 26184.80475653 .00105616 00000-0 16476-2 0 9998
2 47778 53.1560 12.8027 0001917 98.5857 261.5371 15.53036972295805
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2211 satellite, also known as Starlink 2211, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 4, 2021, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions measuring 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. It features Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, manufactured by SpaceX and operated under the United States ownership.
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-L17-57
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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