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STARLINK-2299 (48029)
COSPAR: 2021-024BE | Alt Name: Starlink 2299
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48029
International Designator
2021-024BE
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:35:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.11°
Right Ascension
134.30°
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Argument of Perigee
166.48°
Period
91.19 min
Mean Motion
15.79 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2299
Alternative Name
Starlink 2299
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48029U 21024BE 26185.14935612 .00381437 00000-0 20020-2 0 9997
2 48029 53.1134 134.2998 0002146 166.4835 193.6244 15.79161070292687
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2299 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 24, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating the inclusion of deployable solar arrays or antennas. It weighs around 260 kilograms at launch and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its primary purpose is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink network.
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-L22-53
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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