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Starlink 2681
Historical recordStarlink 2681 (NORAD 48465, COSPAR 2021-040AP) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 9 May 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L27 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L27-38. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0V2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 260 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2021
launched
5
years on orbit
260
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched9 May 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L27 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID48465
COSPAR2021-040AP
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude260 × 279 km
Inclination53.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Starlink 2681?
Starlink 2681 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2021 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built Starlink 2681?
Starlink 2681 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).
Launched together
Starlink V1.0-L27-01Starlink V1.0-L27-25Starlink V1.0-L27-26Starlink V1.0-L27-27Starlink V1.0-L27-28Starlink V1.0-L27-29Starlink V1.0-L27-30Starlink V1.0-L27-31
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-20.