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STARLINK-2182 (47764)
COSPAR: 2021-017AU | Alt Name: Starlink 2182
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47764
International Designator
2021-017AU
Decay Date
2/1/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2182
Alternative Name
Starlink 2182
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-2182 satellite, also known as Starlink 2182 and designated by NORAD CAT ID 47764, is a communication satellite launched on March 4, 2021. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and deployed from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has an operational span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration. It serves communication purposes within SpaceX’s Starlink constellation.
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-L17-43
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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