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STARLINK-2536 (48310)
COSPAR: 2021-036AL | Alt Name: Starlink 2536
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48310
International Designator
2021-036AL
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:31:24 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
272.51°
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Argument of Perigee
98.20°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2536
Alternative Name
Starlink 2536
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48310U 21036AL 26184.52181430 .00001188 00000-0 50026-4 0 9998
2 48310 53.1586 272.5073 0001079 98.1972 261.9152 15.31702366285921
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2536 satellite, also known as Starlink 2536, is a communication spacecraft 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, this Starlink satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or antennas. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and includes optical inter-satellite links for a few prototypes. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The spacecraft has a box plus pan shape and is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed to provide 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.
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-L24-36
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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