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STARLINK-2336 (47879)
COSPAR: 2021-021V | Alt Name: Starlink 2336
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47879
International Designator
2021-021V
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
82.44°
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Argument of Perigee
114.20°
Period
91.30 min
Mean Motion
15.77 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2336
Alternative Name
Starlink 2336
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 47879U 21021V 26185.33336806 .00481747 00000-0 27151-2 0 9994
2 47879 53.1521 82.4418 0000887 114.2036 215.3402 15.77293788 5909
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2336 satellite, also known as Starlink 2336, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 14, 2021, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. 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 (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and its primary purpose is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink 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-L21-20
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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