STARLINK-2535 (48295)

COSPAR: 2021-036V | Alt Name: Starlink 2535

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 29, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48295

International Designator

2021-036V

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:39:00 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

253.28°

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Argument of Perigee

82.92°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2535

Alternative Name

Starlink 2535

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48295U 21036V   26185.23542315 -.00001267  00000-0 -29060-4 0  9996

2 48295  53.1595 253.2840 0001044  82.9243 277.1877 15.31705584286261

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Summary

The Starlink-2535 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2021-036V) is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX and launched on April 29, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Measuring approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and with a span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (present on all units) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), Starlink-2535 utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is designed to support communication missions, contributing to SpaceX's broader constellation of satellites 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-L24-21

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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