STARLINK-2029 (48320)

COSPAR: 2021-036AW | Alt Name: Starlink 2029

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 29, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48320

International Designator

2021-036AW

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:28:38 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

279.05°

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Argument of Perigee

64.08°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2029

Alternative Name

Starlink 2029

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48320U 21036AW  26185.26988761  .00003066  00000-0  11050-3 0  9993

2 48320  53.1592 279.0459 0000914  64.0759 296.0336 15.31707666285898

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Summary

STARLINK-2029 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on April 29, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's mission focuses on communication services, featuring a box + pan shape design.

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

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-L24-46

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

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