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STARLINK-2753 (48696)
COSPAR: 2021-044BL | Alt Name: Starlink 2753
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48696
International Designator
2021-044BL
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:31:07 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
269.09°
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Argument of Perigee
101.59°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2753
Alternative Name
Starlink 2753
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 48696U 21044BL 26184.64660892 -.00000016 00000-0 11266-4 0 9994
2 48696 53.1596 269.0911 0001308 101.5906 258.5243 15.31700888281940
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2753 satellite, also known as Starlink 2753, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 26, 2021, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 260 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," and it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission of STARLINK-2753 is to provide global internet connectivity as part of the 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-L28-59
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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