STARLINK-2342 (47883)

COSPAR: 2021-021Z | Alt Name: Starlink 2342

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 14, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47883

International Designator

2021-021Z

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.15°

Right Ascension

61.74°

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Argument of Perigee

240.99°

Period

90.70 min

Mean Motion

15.88 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2342

Alternative Name

Starlink 2342

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47883U 21021Z   26185.33336806  .00155192  00000-0  56113-3 0  9992

2 47883  53.1522  61.7377 0005469 240.9899  96.6337 15.87655615  5958

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Summary

STARLINK-2342 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on March 14, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters 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 (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), the satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The mission's primary purpose is communication, and it was manufactured by SpaceX under the Starlink constellation program.

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-L21-24

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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