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STARLINK-2450 (48113)
COSPAR: 2021-027X | Alt Name: Starlink 2450
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48113
International Designator
2021-027X
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:36:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
343.45°
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Argument of Perigee
87.68°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2450
Alternative Name
Starlink 2450
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 48113U 21027X 26185.15034123 .00001720 00000-0 67149-4 0 9991
2 48113 53.1593 343.4537 0000699 87.6772 272.4309 15.31701865290347
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2450 satellite, also known as Starlink 2450, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. It was launched on April 7, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, it utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is designed to facilitate communication services as part of its mission.
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-L23-22
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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