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STARLINK-2519 (48305)
COSPAR: 2021-036AF | Alt Name: Starlink 2519
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48305
International Designator
2021-036AF
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:50:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
278.57°
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Argument of Perigee
111.94°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2519
Alternative Name
Starlink 2519
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48305U 21036AF 26184.95203153 .00000035 00000-0 12910-4 0 9996
2 48305 53.1612 278.5724 0001415 111.9353 248.1799 15.31706037285861
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2519 satellite, also known as Starlink 2519, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on April 29, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. STARLINK-2519 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box-shaped body with additional panels. It operates in space to provide broadband internet coverage as part of SpaceX's broader mission to enhance global communication networks.
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-L24-31
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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