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STARLINK-2270 (48000)
COSPAR: 2021-024Z | Alt Name: Starlink 2270
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48000
International Designator
2021-024Z
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:08:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.13°
Right Ascension
55.15°
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Argument of Perigee
90.34°
Period
93.29 min
Mean Motion
15.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2270
Alternative Name
Starlink 2270
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48000U 21024Z 26185.04737259 .00030762 00000-0 67881-3 0 9991
2 48000 53.1270 55.1479 0005480 90.3405 269.8229 15.43637633293734
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2270 satellite, also known as Starlink 2270, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 24, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes). Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries, while its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. The spacecraft's structure is described as a box shape with a pan configuration, designed for communication purposes.
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-L22-24
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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