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STARLINK-2569 (48277)
COSPAR: 2021-036B | Alt Name: Starlink 2569
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48277
International Designator
2021-036B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:39:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.12°
Right Ascension
192.90°
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Argument of Perigee
5.32°
Period
93.91 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2569
Alternative Name
Starlink 2569
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48277U 21036B 26184.73586771 .00030145 00000-0 92955-3 0 9991
2 48277 53.1231 192.9012 0001854 5.3231 354.7790 15.33364812287054
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-2569 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2021-036B) is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 29, 2021, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. With a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms, the satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology (present on all units) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes). It utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with an antenna panel attached, designed to support its communication mission objectives.
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-L24-03
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
Map
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