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STARLINK-2412 (48094)
COSPAR: 2021-027C | Alt Name: Starlink 2412
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48094
International Designator
2021-027C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:00:35 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
345.18°
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Argument of Perigee
106.03°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2412
Alternative Name
Starlink 2412
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 48094U 21027C 26184.87541591 -.00000774 00000-0 -13189-4 0 9994
2 48094 53.1603 345.1776 0001029 106.0265 254.0850 15.31706006290318
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2412 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on April 7, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters with its deployed components. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms while it had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems (all), and some prototypes include optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite’s design includes a box shape with an additional pan structure, and it serves the purpose of providing communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink network.
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-L23-03
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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