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Starlink Satellite (v2 Mini)

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Starlink Satellite (v2 Mini)

One of thousands forming a global internet constellation/Technology

Each Starlink v2 Mini satellite weighs about 306 kg and orbits at 550 km altitude. SpaceX has launched over 6,000 of them, forming the largest satellite constellation in history. Each satellite uses krypton-ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering and provides broadband internet to ground stations. They are visible as a 'train' of lights shortly after launch.

Measurements

Mass306 kg
987Sneakers
6.1 tenthsGrand pianos
2.1 tenthsHelicopters
Orbital altitude550,000 m
379,310Broomstick lengths
19,197Basketball court lengths
11.5 millionDominoes

550 km

Orbital velocity7,590 m/s
1,133Cyclists
30.4Commercial jets
10.6Rifle bullets

About 27,324 km/h

Solar array area29 m^2
193,333Fingernails
1.7 thousandthsWalmart Supercenters
1,706Human palms

Estimated

Power generation8,000 W
8 billionQuartz watches
400Resting brains
9.41Toasters

Estimated

Throughput per satellite2.5 billion B
1.3 millionPrinted pages
625Smartphone photos
5 millionPhone contacts

About 20 Gbps

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