STARLINK-2315 (47789)

COSPAR: 2021-018C | Alt Name: Starlink 2315

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 11, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47789

International Designator

2021-018C

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:37:15 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

63.09°

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Argument of Perigee

84.67°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2315

Alternative Name

Starlink 2315

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47789U 21018C   26183.94253650  .00004036  00000-0  14168-3 0  9997

2 47789  53.1593  63.0887 0001013  84.6718 275.4399 15.31717390294421

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Summary

The STARLINK-2315 satellite, also known as Starlink 2315, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. It was launched on March 11, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle at Launch Complex 40. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully extended. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (on prototype units), the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation, along with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink constellation, aiming to deliver broadband internet coverage globally.

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-L20-03

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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