STARLINK-2402 (47819)

COSPAR: 2021-018AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 2402

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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

47819

International Designator

2021-018AJ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:09:34 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

61.67°

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Argument of Perigee

94.63°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2402

Alternative Name

Starlink 2402

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47819U 21018AJ  26185.04831354 -.00000625  00000-0 -83819-5 0  9990

2 47819  53.1595  61.6701 0001175  94.6321 265.4815 15.31699740294617

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-2402 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-018AJ) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on March 11, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and features optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. The spacecraft’s dry mass is recorded as 248 kilograms with an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The shape of the satellite can be described as a box with a pan configuration.

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-L20-33

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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