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STARLINK-2250 (48593)
COSPAR: 2021-041AS | Alt Name: Starlink 2250
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 15, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48593
International Designator
2021-041AS
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:57:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
319.74°
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Argument of Perigee
107.26°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2250
Alternative Name
Starlink 2250
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 48593U 21041AS 26184.79002835 -.00000402 00000-0 -11790-5 0 9993
2 48593 53.1600 319.7393 0000974 107.2595 252.8513 15.31701202282875
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2250 satellite, also known as Starlink 2250, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on May 15, 2021, from Kennedy Space Center’s LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has 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 launched with a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite is stabilized in space using Krypton ion thrusters, designed primarily for communication purposes. It became operational on May 16, 2021, following its launch.
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-L26-41
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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