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STARLINK-2575 (48396)
COSPAR: 2021-038AV | Alt Name: Starlink 2575
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48396
International Designator
2021-038AV
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:49:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
150.43°
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Argument of Perigee
92.21°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2575
Alternative Name
Starlink 2575
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48396U 21038AV 26185.20089197 .00004186 00000-0 14654-3 0 9994
2 48396 53.1576 150.4262 0001172 92.2068 267.9068 15.31708526286515
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-2575 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-038AV) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on May 4, 2021, from the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, and the satellite's shape is described as box + pan. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it belongs to the United States and serves a communication mission.
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-L25-44
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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