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STARLINK-2713 (48602)
COSPAR: 2021-041BB | Alt Name: Starlink 2713
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 15, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48602
International Designator
2021-041BB
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:39:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
291.39°
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Argument of Perigee
87.94°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2713
Alternative Name
Starlink 2713
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 48602U 21041BB 26185.27755860 .00014793 00000-0 48737-3 0 9996
2 48602 53.1592 291.3938 0001322 87.9387 272.1766 15.31709227284576
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2713 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 15, 2021, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters when its components are extended. It weighs 248 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, some prototypes also feature optical inter-satellite links for enhanced communication. Its power is derived from solar arrays and batteries, while it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain orbit. The satellite's primary purpose is to provide global internet connectivity as part of the larger Starlink network.
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-L26-50
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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