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STARLINK-2348 (47888)
COSPAR: 2021-021AE | Alt Name: Starlink 2348
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47888
International Designator
2021-021AE
Decay Date
4/22/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2348
Alternative Name
Starlink 2348
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-2348, also known as Starlink 2348, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 14, 2021, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. Its dimensions are 0.2 m in length, 2.8 m in diameter, and it spans 9 m with its solar arrays extended. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload antennas and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes for communication purposes. It uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and relies on solar panels along with batteries for power supply. The shape of the satellite can be described as a box with an additional pan structure.
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-L21-29
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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