STARLINK-2754 (48641)

COSPAR: 2021-044D | Alt Name: Starlink 2754

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 26, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48641

International Designator

2021-044D

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:27:17 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

294.21°

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Argument of Perigee

104.62°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2754

Alternative Name

Starlink 2754

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48641U 21044D   26184.72728395 -.00001923  00000-0 -50222-4 0  9990

2 48641  53.1584 294.2103 0000986 104.6175 255.4936 15.31698983281603

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Summary

STARLINK-2754 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 26, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (part of prototype equipment). Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a 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.

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-L28-04

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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