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STARLINK-2355 (47895)
COSPAR: 2021-021AM | Alt Name: Starlink 2355
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47895
International Designator
2021-021AM
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:05:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
86.41°
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Argument of Perigee
83.57°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2355
Alternative Name
Starlink 2355
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 47895U 21021AM 26185.12893909 -.00000765 00000-0 -12871-4 0 9995
2 47895 53.1602 86.4088 0001315 83.5669 276.5482 15.31699152294060
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2355 satellite, also known as Starlink 2355 and designated by NORAD as CAT_ID 47895, was launched on March 14, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. This satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 248 kg with a launch mass of 260 kg. It features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. Propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters, while solar arrays and batteries provide power for the satellite's operations.
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-L21-36
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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