STARLINK-2449 (48112)

COSPAR: 2021-027W | Alt Name: Starlink 2449

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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

48112

International Designator

2021-027W

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:23:33 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

345.97°

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Argument of Perigee

72.38°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2449

Alternative Name

Starlink 2449

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48112U 21027W   26185.14136078  .00004631  00000-0  16080-3 0  9992

2 48112  53.1609 345.9749 0001687  72.3760 287.7426 15.31722473290327

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Summary

The STARLINK-2449 satellite, also known as Starlink 2449, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 7, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 248 kilograms and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, some prototypes also feature optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries while propulsion relies on Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure complemented by panels.

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-L23-21

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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