STARLINK-2707 (48669)

COSPAR: 2021-044AH | Alt Name: Starlink 2707

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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

48669

International Designator

2021-044AH

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:30:18 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

284.58°

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Argument of Perigee

85.66°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2707

Alternative Name

Starlink 2707

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48669U 21044AH  26184.64604338 -.00001011  00000-0 -20826-4 0  9996

2 48669  53.1562 284.5815 0001597  85.6614 274.4570 15.31695887281724

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Summary

STARLINK-2707, also known as Starlink 2707, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on May 26, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays and 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.

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-L28-32

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

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