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STARLINK-2369 (47909)
COSPAR: 2021-021BB | Alt Name: Starlink 2369
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47909
International Designator
2021-021BB
Decay Date
1/27/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2369
Alternative Name
Starlink 2369
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-2369 satellite, also known as Starlink 2369, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 14, 2021, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it is part of the Starlink constellation. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 248 kilograms without fuel (dry mass) and had an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, some prototypes also feature optical inter-satellite links. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration and serves the purpose of communication in orbit.
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-L21-50
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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