STARLINK-2439 (48104)

COSPAR: 2021-027N | Alt Name: Starlink 2439

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 7, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48104

International Designator

2021-027N

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:42:19 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

332.47°

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Argument of Perigee

80.98°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2439

Alternative Name

Starlink 2439

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48104U 21027N   26184.82106418  .00003422  00000-0  12195-3 0  9992

2 48104  53.1599 332.4704 0001322  80.9804 279.1347 15.31713609290483

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Summary

STARLINK-2439 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on April 7, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with an attached pan configuration. The satellite's primary purpose is communication, and it was manufactured by SpaceX on behalf of Starlink to support the constellation’s internet services.

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-L23-13

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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