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STARLINK-2343 (47884)
COSPAR: 2021-021AA | Alt Name: Starlink 2343
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47884
International Designator
2021-021AA
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:29:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
99.58°
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Argument of Perigee
87.16°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2343
Alternative Name
Starlink 2343
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47884U 21021AA 26185.06209508 -.00000078 00000-0 92671-5 0 9995
2 47884 53.1595 99.5850 0001294 87.1601 272.9548 15.31700262293880
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-2343 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-021AA) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on March 14, 2021, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kg with a launch mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape resembles a box with an antenna pan configuration.
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-L21-25
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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