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STARLINK-2674 (48354)
COSPAR: 2021-038B | Alt Name: Starlink 2674
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48354
International Designator
2021-038B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:10:19 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
176.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
91.98°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2674
Alternative Name
Starlink 2674
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48354U 21038B 26185.09050410 .00001873 00000-0 72124-4 0 9998
2 48354 53.1587 176.6497 0001394 91.9762 268.1399 15.31693913284919
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2674 satellite, also known as Starlink 2674, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 4, 2021, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a configuration described as "Box + pan." It measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry and was launched at a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, it also features optical inter-satellite links, though only on a few prototypes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain orbit.
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-L25-02
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
Map
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