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STARLINK-2183 (47765)
COSPAR: 2021-017AV | Alt Name: Starlink 2183
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47765
International Designator
2021-017AV
Decay Date
4/30/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2183
Alternative Name
Starlink 2183
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-2183 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 4, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or antennas. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. STARLINK-2183 utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, fitting its role in providing internet connectivity services as part of the 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-L17-44
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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