STARLINK-2611 (48364)

COSPAR: 2021-038M | Alt Name: Starlink 2611

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 4, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48364

International Designator

2021-038M

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:07:34 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

165.65°

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Argument of Perigee

98.28°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2611

Alternative Name

Starlink 2611

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48364U 21038M   26185.21359028  .00002271  00000-0  84921-4 0  9991

2 48364  53.1582 165.6535 0002322  98.2843 261.8422 15.31708505285088

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Summary

The STARLINK-2611 satellite, also known as Starlink 2611, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on May 4, 2021, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms with a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems (present on all Starlink satellites) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes). The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries to store energy. Its primary mission is communication, operating in a box-shaped structure 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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-L25-12

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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