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STARLINK-2698 (48458)
COSPAR: 2021-040AG | Alt Name: Starlink 2698
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 9, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48458
International Designator
2021-040AG
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:55:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
356.66°
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Argument of Perigee
94.36°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2698
Alternative Name
Starlink 2698
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48458U 21040AG 26185.20509525 -.00000788 00000-0 -13645-4 0 9994
2 48458 53.1625 356.6632 0001048 94.3629 265.7492 15.31700477285241
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2698 satellite, also known as Starlink 2698, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. It was launched on May 9, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Equipped with a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg, it features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links (prototypes). It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX and operates as part of their communication mission 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.
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-L27-31
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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