STARLINK-2300 (48027)

COSPAR: 2021-024BC | Alt Name: Starlink 2300

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 24, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48027

International Designator

2021-024BC

Decay Date

4/11/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2300

Alternative Name

Starlink 2300

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-2300 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on March 24, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is part of the Starlink constellation and is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it operates in a box plus pan shape configuration for its 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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-L22-51

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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