STARLINK-2726 (48662)

COSPAR: 2021-044AA | Alt Name: Starlink 2726

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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

48662

International Designator

2021-044AA

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:45:25 GMT

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Inclination

53.15°

Right Ascension

295.85°

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Argument of Perigee

36.56°

Period

94.16 min

Mean Motion

15.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2726

Alternative Name

Starlink 2726

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48662U 21044AA  26184.57321714  .00002491  00000-0  98627-4 0  9990

2 48662  53.1546 295.8510 0000948  36.5610 323.5455 15.29355106281559

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Summary

The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-2726 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-044AA) is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on May 26, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It derives its power from solar arrays and batteries, and its design includes a box shape with an attached panel. The satellite's purpose is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink constellation.

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-L28-25

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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