STARLINK-2474 (48132)

COSPAR: 2021-027AS | Alt Name: Starlink 2474

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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

48132

International Designator

2021-027AS

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:04:18 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

345.84°

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Argument of Perigee

91.91°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2474

Alternative Name

Starlink 2474

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48132U 21027AS  26185.16965705  .00001137  00000-0  48383-4 0  9993

2 48132  53.1624 345.8440 0001242  91.9140 268.2003 15.31706424290311

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Summary

The STARLINK-2474 satellite, also known as Starlink 2474, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. Launched on April 7, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. It measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), STARLINK-2474 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, and it was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States.

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-L23-41

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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