STARLINK-2222 (48572)

COSPAR: 2021-041V | Alt Name: Starlink 2222

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 15, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48572

International Designator

2021-041V

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:27:11 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

328.66°

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Argument of Perigee

85.52°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2222

Alternative Name

Starlink 2222

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48572U 21041V   26184.81055399 -.00006628  00000-0 -20195-3 0  9999

2 48572  53.1560 328.6573 0001558  85.5226 274.5953 15.31704215282746

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Summary

The STARLINK-2222 satellite, also known as Starlink 2222, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 15, 2021, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (present on all Starlink satellites) and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes for enhanced communication efficiency. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation, and it employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L26-20

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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