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STARLINK-2637 (48356)
COSPAR: 2021-038D | Alt Name: Starlink 2637
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48356
International Designator
2021-038D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:10:11 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
180.14°
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Argument of Perigee
95.28°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2637
Alternative Name
Starlink 2637
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48356U 21038D 26184.38207802 .00001722 00000-0 67218-4 0 9991
2 48356 53.1606 180.1373 0001529 95.2822 264.8354 15.31713022284806
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite, designated STARLINK-2637 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-038D), is a communication satellite launched on May 4, 2021, from the LC39A launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this satellite is part of the Starlink V1.0-L25-04 mission aimed at providing communication services from 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.
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-L25-04
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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