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STARLINK-2162 (47748)
COSPAR: 2021-017AC | Alt Name: Starlink 2162
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47748
International Designator
2021-017AC
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:29:47 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
343.00°
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Argument of Perigee
303.97°
Period
89.80 min
Mean Motion
16.04 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2162
Alternative Name
Starlink 2162
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47748U 21017AC 26184.60401873 .00695576 24276-3 10729-2 0 9994
2 47748 53.1459 343.0050 0013263 303.9675 56.0097 16.03512087296188
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2162 satellite, also known as Starlink 2162, is a communication spacecraft belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 4, 2021, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.2 meters and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and operates primarily on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it is powered by Krypton ion thrusters and has a box-shaped body with panels. The satellite's mission focuses on providing communication services, and its manufacturer is SpaceX (SPXS).
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-L17-27
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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