Starlink Satellite Count Hits 10,087, X Report 22 Mar 2026
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STARLINK-2712 (48674)
COSPAR: 2021-044AN | Alt Name: Starlink 2712
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48674
International Designator
2021-044AN
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:56:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
293.94°
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Argument of Perigee
87.35°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2712
Alternative Name
Starlink 2712
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48674U 21044AN 26184.99748883 .00004540 00000-0 16948-3 0 9991
2 48674 53.1563 293.9396 0001106 87.3491 272.7636 15.29371551281615
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2712 satellite, also known as Starlink 2712, is a communication satellite part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 26, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 248 kilograms dry with an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan, and it serves communication purposes in orbit.
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-L28-37
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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