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STARLINK-2155 (48557)
COSPAR: 2021-041E | Alt Name: Starlink 2155
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 15, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48557
International Designator
2021-041E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:28:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
305.43°
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Argument of Perigee
80.56°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2155
Alternative Name
Starlink 2155
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48557U 21041E 26185.06125114 -.00000394 00000-0 -95197-6 0 9994
2 48557 53.1621 305.4271 0000898 80.5594 279.5509 15.31702841283100
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-2155, also known as Starlink 2155, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 15, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, indicating the presence of deployable solar arrays or antennas. At launch, it had a mass of 260 kilograms, which includes its dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and features optical inter-satellite links in prototype form. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, while power generation relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries. The purpose of this satellite is to provide 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-L26-05
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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