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STARLINK-2510 (48329)
COSPAR: 2021-036BF | Alt Name: Starlink 2510
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 29, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48329
International Designator
2021-036BF
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:08:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
278.65°
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Argument of Perigee
86.32°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2510
Alternative Name
Starlink 2510
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48329U 21036BF 26185.25584723 .00013031 00000-0 43083-3 0 9995
2 48329 53.1597 278.6459 0001055 86.3233 273.7889 15.31708387285906
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2510 satellite, also known as Starlink 2510, is a communication satellite owned by SPXS and launched on April 29, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when its components are extended. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, it also features optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, and its primary mission is to provide communication services. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with an additional pan configuration.
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-L24-55
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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