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STARLINK-2657 (48655)
COSPAR: 2021-044T | Alt Name: Starlink 2657
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48655
International Designator
2021-044T
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:19:05 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
291.62°
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Argument of Perigee
79.36°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2657
Alternative Name
Starlink 2657
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48655U 21044T 26185.26325899 .00002203 00000-0 82729-4 0 9994
2 48655 53.1601 291.6164 0000910 79.3611 280.7493 15.31699437281688
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-2657 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-044T) is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, manufactured 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 kg and a total launch mass of 260 kg. The satellite features a box with a solar panel pan design, measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its arrays are deployed. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power supply.
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-L28-18
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
Map
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