STARLINK-2537 (48301)

COSPAR: 2021-036AB | Alt Name: Starlink 2537

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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

48301

International Designator

2021-036AB

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:09:51 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

272.52°

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Argument of Perigee

106.60°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2537

Alternative Name

Starlink 2537

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48301U 21036AB  26184.46518250  .00001019  00000-0  44603-4 0  9992

2 48301  53.1584 272.5230 0001302 106.5955 253.5189 15.31706108285912

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-2537 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-036AB) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 29, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters. The satellite weighs around 260 kg at launch with a dry mass of 248 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Power is generated through solar arrays and stored in batteries, while the propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating its structural design.

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-L24-27

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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