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STARLINK-2314 (47788)
COSPAR: 2021-018B | Alt Name: Starlink 2314
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47788
International Designator
2021-018B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:15:30 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
34.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
107.98°
Period
93.41 min
Mean Motion
15.42 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2314
Alternative Name
Starlink 2314
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47788U 21018B 26184.96910748 .00041136 00000-0 96810-3 0 9993
2 47788 53.1549 34.9873 0003146 107.9823 252.1526 15.41579318294935
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2314 satellite, also known as Starlink 2314, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 11, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it was launched at a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, STARLINK-2314 utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite is designed for communication purposes as part of SpaceX's broader mission to provide global internet coverage through its constellation network.
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-L20-02
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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