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STARLINK-2750 (48691)
COSPAR: 2021-044BF | Alt Name: Starlink 2750
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48691
International Designator
2021-044BF
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:11:16 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
253.35°
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Argument of Perigee
107.62°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2750
Alternative Name
Starlink 2750
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48691U 21044BF 26185.17450061 -.00002888 00000-0 -81392-4 0 9990
2 48691 53.1611 253.3465 0001079 107.6226 252.4893 15.31685091282202
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2750 satellite, also known as Starlink 2750 and designated by NORAD as CAT_ID 48691, was launched on May 26, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has been designed for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), it also features krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries, and the satellite's structure consists of a box-shaped body with an extended pan configuration.
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-L28-54
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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