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STARLINK-2389 (47808)
COSPAR: 2021-018X | Alt Name: Starlink 2389
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47808
International Designator
2021-018X
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:42:34 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
61.17°
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Argument of Perigee
75.79°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2389
Alternative Name
Starlink 2389
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 47808U 21018X 26185.07123487 .00002720 00000-0 99348-4 0 9991
2 47808 53.1583 61.1677 0000905 75.7851 284.3251 15.31705572294612
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2389 satellite, also known as Starlink 2389, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 11, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. It operates primarily through its Ku/Ka-band payload, supplemented by optical inter-satellite links for a few prototypes. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its shape is described as "Box + pan."
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-L20-22
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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