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STARLINK-2722 (48472)
COSPAR: 2021-040AW | Alt Name: Starlink 2722
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 9, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48472
International Designator
2021-040AW
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:02:14 GMT
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Inclination
53.06°
Right Ascension
24.84°
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Argument of Perigee
102.21°
Period
95.17 min
Mean Motion
15.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2722
Alternative Name
Starlink 2722
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48472U 21040AW 26185.25155528 .00039391 00000-0 22032-2 0 9993
2 48472 53.0605 24.8400 0001684 102.2062 257.9119 15.13114652284104
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-2722 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-040AW) is a Starlink communication satellite launched by SpaceX on May 9, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. It uses solar arrays for power generation and features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape is described as a box with panels extended, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes within the Starlink constellation.
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-L27-45
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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