STARLINK-2377 (47797)

COSPAR: 2021-018L | Alt Name: Starlink 2377

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 11, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47797

International Designator

2021-018L

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:47:27 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

73.89°

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Argument of Perigee

114.85°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2377

Alternative Name

Starlink 2377

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47797U 21018L   26185.07462755 -.00004751  00000-0 -14153-3 0  9990

2 47797  53.1620  73.8950 0001224 114.8465 245.2664 15.31679652294372

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Summary

The Starlink satellite designated STARLINK-2377 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-018L) is a communication satellite launched on March 11, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, LC40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all), it includes optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. It operates using solar arrays and batteries for power and employs Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same entity, serving the purpose of communication.

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

Dry Mass

248

Launch Mass

260

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L20-11

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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