STARLINK-2407 (47822)

COSPAR: 2021-018AM | Alt Name: Starlink 2407

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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

47822

International Designator

2021-018AM

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:33:12 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

74.23°

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Argument of Perigee

86.38°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2407

Alternative Name

Starlink 2407

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 47822U 21018AM  26184.98139006 -.00000948  00000-0 -18788-4 0  9991

2 47822  53.1590  74.2304 0001100  86.3811 273.7316 15.31701895294371

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Summary

The STARLINK-2407 satellite, also known as Starlink 2407 and identified by NORAD CAT ID 47822 and OBJECT_ID 2021-018AM, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 11, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kg, and it has a launch mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links (some prototypes), the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It employs Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and has a box-shaped body with pan features. The satellite is designed for communication purposes, aligning with SpaceX's broader Starlink constellation mission.

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-L20-36

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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