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STARLINK-2627 (48687)
COSPAR: 2021-044BB | Alt Name: Starlink 2627
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48687
International Designator
2021-044BB
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:27:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
246.46°
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Argument of Perigee
79.20°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2627
Alternative Name
Starlink 2627
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48687U 21044BB 26184.43567993 .00004405 00000-0 15355-3 0 9996
2 48687 53.1584 246.4611 0001497 79.1970 280.9200 15.31715108282239
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2627 satellite, also known as Starlink 2627, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on May 26, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication equipment and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission is to facilitate global communication services as part of the Starlink 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-L28-50
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
Map
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