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STARLINK-2180 (47762)
COSPAR: 2021-017AS | Alt Name: Starlink 2180
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47762
International Designator
2021-017AS
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
10.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
155.28°
Period
91.27 min
Mean Motion
15.78 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2180
Alternative Name
Starlink 2180
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 47762U 21017AS 26185.00003472 .00142355 00000-0 82253-3 0 9998
2 47762 53.1537 10.6272 0000496 155.2751 163.2030 15.77714033 5991
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2180 satellite, also known as Starlink 2180 and designated OBJECT_ID 2021-017AS, is a part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 4, 2021, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation, is stabilized using krypton ion thrusters, and features a box-shaped design with panels.
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-L17-41
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
Map
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