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STARLINK-2329 (47873)
COSPAR: 2021-021P | Alt Name: Starlink 2329
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47873
International Designator
2021-021P
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:14:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
73.84°
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Argument of Perigee
78.68°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2329
Alternative Name
Starlink 2329
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47873U 21021P 26185.09326386 -.00000206 00000-0 51249-5 0 9999
2 47873 53.1607 73.8424 0001390 78.6756 281.4401 15.31702109294254
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2329 satellite, also known as Starlink 2329, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 14, 2021, from the LC39A launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kg with a total launch mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on some prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box-shaped body with an attached pan configuration. Its primary mission is communication, aligning with SpaceX's broader constellation of Starlink satellites designed to provide global internet coverage.
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-L21-14
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
Map
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