STARLINK-2692 (48434)

COSPAR: 2021-040G | Alt Name: Starlink 2692

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 9, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48434

International Designator

2021-040G

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:47:49 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

333.03°

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Argument of Perigee

121.66°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2692

Alternative Name

Starlink 2692

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 48434U 21040G   26184.69987802  .00001060  00000-0  45912-4 0  9992

2 48434  53.1593 333.0282 0000991 121.6602 238.4496 15.31702724284810

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Summary

The STARLINK-2692 satellite, also known as Starlink 2692, is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on May 9, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite features a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links, and its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters. Power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. Its purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink constellation.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L27-07

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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