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STARLINK-2346 (47887)
COSPAR: 2021-021AD | Alt Name: Starlink 2346
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47887
International Designator
2021-021AD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:23:30 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
99.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
87.38°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2346
Alternative Name
Starlink 2346
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47887U 21021AD 26185.14132775 .00000013 00000-0 12180-4 0 9992
2 47887 53.1589 99.1739 0001437 87.3771 272.7395 15.31697051293909
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2346 satellite, also known as Starlink 2346, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 14, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite is part of the Starlink constellation. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters, with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite's equipment includes Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for all satellites and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes). Its mission is focused on communication purposes, employing krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.
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-L21-28
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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