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STARLINK-2358 (47898)
COSPAR: 2021-021AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 2358
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47898
International Designator
2021-021AQ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:08:11 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
91.57°
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Argument of Perigee
96.29°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2358
Alternative Name
Starlink 2358
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47898U 21021AQ 26184.00569325 -.00000654 00000-0 -92991-5 0 9995
2 47898 53.1605 91.5709 0001405 96.2854 263.8307 15.31704641293862
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2358 satellite, also known as Starlink 2358 and operated by SPXS (SpaceX), was launched on March 14, 2021, from the LC39A launch pad at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms with an overall launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes. It uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power supply. The shape of the spacecraft can be described as a box with panels, but no information is available regarding its color or radar cross-section.
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-L21-39
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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