STARLINK-2483 (48140)

COSPAR: 2021-027BA | Alt Name: Starlink 2483

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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

48140

International Designator

2021-027BA

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:03:24 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

343.74°

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Argument of Perigee

102.22°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2483

Alternative Name

Starlink 2483

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48140U 21027BA  26185.16903194 -.00000552  00000-0 -60232-5 0  9996

2 48140  53.1616 343.7408 0000802 102.2166 257.8926 15.31704575290354

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-2483, also known as Starlink 2483, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on April 7, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a box shape with a pan configuration, measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Its primary mission is communication, serving as part of the larger Starlink network aimed at providing global internet coverage.

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-L23-49

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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