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STARLINK-1647 (47978)
COSPAR: 2021-024B | Alt Name: Starlink 1647
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47978
International Designator
2021-024B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:06:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
151.61°
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Argument of Perigee
79.77°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1647
Alternative Name
Starlink 1647
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47978U 21024B 26184.92122212 .00001353 00000-0 55359-4 0 9999
2 47978 53.1588 151.6084 0001446 79.7738 280.3427 15.31700873292439
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1647 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 24, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters, with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (few prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite is propelled by krypton ion thrusters and has a box plus pan shape. Its manufacturer and owner are SpaceX, operating the spacecraft for communication purposes.
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-L22-02
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
Map
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