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STARLINK-2330 (47874)
COSPAR: 2021-021Q | Alt Name: Starlink 2330
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47874
International Designator
2021-021Q
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:02:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.14°
Right Ascension
33.16°
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Argument of Perigee
127.92°
Period
93.54 min
Mean Motion
15.39 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2330
Alternative Name
Starlink 2330
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 47874U 21021Q 26185.00148598 .00072698 00000-0 18241-2 0 9993
2 47874 53.1416 33.1601 0003232 127.9243 232.2054 15.39381982294815
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2330 satellite, also known as Starlink 2330, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 14, 2021, from the Launch Complex 39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans about 9 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system, designed for communication purposes within the Starlink constellation.
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-L21-15
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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