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STARLINK-2220 (48570)
COSPAR: 2021-041T | Alt Name: Starlink 2220
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 15, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48570
International Designator
2021-041T
Epoch
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:56:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.11°
Right Ascension
342.60°
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Argument of Perigee
303.62°
Period
87.78 min
Mean Motion
16.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2220
Alternative Name
Starlink 2220
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48570U 21041T 26178.58094645 .08390898 12438-4 57305-3 0 9997
2 48570 53.1093 342.5995 0007685 303.6171 56.4143 16.40426712281985
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2220 satellite, also known as Starlink 2220, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on May 15, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and weighed 260 kilograms at launch. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems (all), optical inter-satellite links (on some prototypes), solar arrays, batteries for power, and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The primary mission of STARLINK-2220 is communication services.
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-L26-18
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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