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STARLINK-2153 (48009)
COSPAR: 2021-024AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 2153
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48009
International Designator
2021-024AJ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:40:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
127.74°
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Argument of Perigee
81.40°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2153
Alternative Name
Starlink 2153
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48009U 21024AJ 26185.11121219 .00001338 00000-0 54861-4 0 9993
2 48009 53.1603 127.7444 0001430 81.3954 278.7209 15.31701879292738
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2153, also known as Starlink 2153, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 24, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), Krypton ion thrusters, solar arrays, and batteries for power generation, STARLINK-2153 serves as part of the Starlink constellation designed to provide global communication services.
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-L22-33
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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