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STARLINK-2063 (48553)
COSPAR: 2021-041A | Alt Name: Starlink 2063
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 15, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48553
International Designator
2021-041A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:41:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
305.53°
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Argument of Perigee
113.79°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2063
Alternative Name
Starlink 2063
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 48553U 21041A 26185.02861635 .00000950 00000-0 42332-4 0 9998
2 48553 53.1588 305.5257 0000155 113.7852 246.3165 15.31705526283108
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2063 satellite, also known as Starlink 2063, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on May 15, 2021, from the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and features optical inter-satellite links as part of some prototypes. It is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and its primary mission is communication. The launch mass was recorded at 260 kilograms, and the satellite became operational on May 16, 2021.
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-L26-01
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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