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STARLINK-2298 (48022)
COSPAR: 2021-024AX | Alt Name: Starlink 2298
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48022
International Designator
2021-024AX
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.12°
Right Ascension
137.46°
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Argument of Perigee
90.05°
Period
92.33 min
Mean Motion
15.60 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2298
Alternative Name
Starlink 2298
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48022U 21024AX 26185.33336806 .01180417 00000-0 13049-1 0 9999
2 48022 53.1198 137.4599 0001602 90.0453 25.4597 15.59673107 5778
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2298 is a Starlink satellite with OBJECT_ID 2021-024AX, launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on March 24, 2021, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on a few prototypes), the satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries for energy storage. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan" and it serves a communication mission.
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-L22-46
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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