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STARLINK-2316 (47984)
COSPAR: 2021-024H | Alt Name: Starlink 2316
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47984
International Designator
2021-024H
Decay Date
1/10/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2316
Alternative Name
Starlink 2316
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-2316 is a communication satellite, part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation, with an object ID 2021-024H and NORAD catalog ID 47984. It was launched on March 24, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links (on some prototypes), STARLINK-2316 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and its primary mission is communication services, owned and operated by SpaceX.
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-L22-08
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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