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STARLINK-2452 (48115)
COSPAR: 2021-027Z | Alt Name: Starlink 2452
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48115
International Designator
2021-027Z
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:01:39 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
335.12°
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Argument of Perigee
75.11°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2452
Alternative Name
Starlink 2452
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48115U 21027Z 26184.70949053 -.00004489 00000-0 -13302-3 0 9998
2 48115 53.1597 335.1220 0000945 75.1086 285.0020 15.31694158290429
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-2452 satellite, also known as Starlink 2452, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 7, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters, indicating an extended solar panel or antenna configuration. It weighs 248 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Starlink-2452 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes). Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion relies on krypton ion thrusters for orbit adjustments. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, suggesting the presence of deployable appendages like solar panels or antennas.
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-L23-24
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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