STARLINK-2399 (47816)

COSPAR: 2021-018AF | Alt Name: Starlink 2399

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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

47816

International Designator

2021-018AF

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:22:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

76.58°

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Argument of Perigee

81.08°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2399

Alternative Name

Starlink 2399

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47816U 21018AF  26185.09863160  .00002741  00000-0  10005-3 0  9996

2 47816  53.1591  76.5807 0001264  81.0778 279.0367 15.31704057294326

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Summary

The STARLINK-2399 satellite, also known as Starlink 2399, was launched on March 11, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), STARLINK-2399 uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The communication satellite employs Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box-like shape with panels.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L20-30

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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