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STARLINK-2493 (48150)
COSPAR: 2021-027BL | Alt Name: Starlink 2493
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48150
International Designator
2021-027BL
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:44:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
331.08°
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Argument of Perigee
196.36°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2493
Alternative Name
Starlink 2493
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48150U 21027BL 26185.11435635 .00000952 00000-0 42403-4 0 9993
2 48150 53.1609 331.0821 0000444 196.3571 163.7416 15.31703000290522
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2493 satellite, also known as Starlink 2493, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 7, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all satellites) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, STARLINK-2493 utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system for in-orbit maneuvering. The satellite is part of the Starlink V1.0-L23-59 constellation designed for communication purposes.
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-L23-59
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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