STARLINK-2703 (48452)

COSPAR: 2021-040AA | Alt Name: Starlink 2703

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 9, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48452

International Designator

2021-040AA

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:27:44 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

359.41°

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Argument of Perigee

77.20°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2703

Alternative Name

Starlink 2703

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48452U 21040AA  26184.47759475  .00001074  00000-0  46378-4 0  9993

2 48452  53.1598 359.4115 0000763  77.1960 282.9126 15.31695193284423

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Summary

The STARLINK-2703 satellite, also known as Starlink 2703, is a communication spacecraft belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 9, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. The spacecraft features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. With a launch mass of 260 kilograms and a dry mass of 248 kilograms, STARLINK-2703 is designed for communication purposes in orbit around Earth.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L27-25

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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