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Starlink Constellation Shells 3D Explorer vs alternatives
Starlink Constellation Shells 3D Explorer shows all five real orbital shells side by side in the browser - FCC public filings win for the full legal and technical filing text; live satellite-tracking apps win for the real-time position of individual satellites.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Constellation Shells 3D Explorer (this page) | Five-shell altitude, inclination, and satellite-count comparison in one 3D scene | Free, in browser | Teaching approximation; shows design capacity, not a live satellite count |
| FCC public filings | Full legal authorization text and every amendment | Free, published reference | No interactive 3D scene |
| Live satellite-tracking apps | Real-time position of individual satellites | Free/paid apps | No shell-level altitude/inclination comparison view |
Key published figures
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Shell 1 | 550 km, 53.0 deg, 1,584 satellites (72 planes x 22) |
| Shell 2 | 540 km, 53.2 deg, 1,584 satellites |
| Shell 3 | 570 km, 70.0 deg, 720 satellites |
| Shell 4 | 560 km, 97.6 deg, 348 satellites |
| Shell 5 | 560 km, 97.6 deg, 172 satellites |
Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Starlink Constellation Shells 3D Explorer.
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