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STARLINK-2755 (48479)
COSPAR: 2021-040BD | Alt Name: Starlink 2755
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 9, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48479
International Designator
2021-040BD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:05:56 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
9.26°
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Argument of Perigee
88.79°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2755
Alternative Name
Starlink 2755
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48479U 21040BD 26185.21245716 .00028697 00000-0 93265-3 0 9999
2 48479 53.1591 9.2556 0001461 88.7935 271.3233 15.31710722284348
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2755 satellite, also known as Starlink 2755 and designated OBJECT_ID 2021-040BD, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on May 9, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries, utilizing Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as a box with an antenna pan configuration, designed primarily for communication purposes.
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-L27-52
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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