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STARLINK-2512 (48319)
COSPAR: 2021-036AV | Alt Name: Starlink 2512
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48319
International Designator
2021-036AV
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:42:10 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
281.60°
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Argument of Perigee
119.64°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2512
Alternative Name
Starlink 2512
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48319U 21036AV 26184.65428577 -.00001378 00000-0 -32661-4 0 9995
2 48319 53.1572 281.6019 0000115 119.6351 240.4662 15.31702448285802
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2512 satellite, also known as Starlink 2512, is operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and was launched on April 29, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms with a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology (found on all Starlink satellites) along with optical inter-satellite links available on some prototypes. STARLINK-2512 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain orbit. Its primary purpose is communication, serving as part of SpaceX’s broader effort to provide global internet coverage through satellite constellations.
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-L24-45
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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