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STARLINK-2417 (48096)
COSPAR: 2021-027E | Alt Name: Starlink 2417
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48096
International Designator
2021-027E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:10:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
343.66°
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Argument of Perigee
80.37°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2417
Alternative Name
Starlink 2417
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 48096U 21027E 26185.17368141 -.00000812 00000-0 -14404-4 0 9992
2 48096 53.1620 343.6555 0001183 80.3742 279.7393 15.31701108290350
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2417 satellite, also known as Starlink 2417, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 7, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kg and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology (all units) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power, and its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters.
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-L23-05
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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