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STARLINK-2387 (47806)
COSPAR: 2021-018V | Alt Name: Starlink 2387
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47806
International Designator
2021-018V
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:48:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
62.07°
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Argument of Perigee
73.99°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2387
Alternative Name
Starlink 2387
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 47806U 21018V 26184.95042700 .00006599 00000-0 22416-3 0 9992
2 47806 53.1583 62.0664 0000765 73.9946 286.1140 15.31706693294594
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-2387 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-018V) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 11, 2021, from LC40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite features a box plus pan shape with solar arrays and batteries for power supply, and its dry mass is recorded as 248 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, using krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader 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-L20-20
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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