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STARLINK-2426 (47836)
COSPAR: 2021-018BB | Alt Name: Starlink 2426
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47836
International Designator
2021-018BB
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:56:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
63.67°
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Argument of Perigee
109.50°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2426
Alternative Name
Starlink 2426
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47836U 21018BB 26185.03925028 -.00001402 00000-0 -33408-4 0 9992
2 47836 53.1595 63.6713 0001038 109.5005 250.6109 15.31701482294523
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2426 satellite, also known as Starlink 2426, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 11, 2021, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a launch mass of 260 kilograms and a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it is designed for communication purposes and powered by solar arrays and batteries. STARLINK-2426 uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box shape with a pan configuration, manufactured by SpaceX for the mission of enhancing global internet coverage.
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-L20-50
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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