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STARLINK-2409 (47824)
COSPAR: 2021-018AP | Alt Name: Starlink 2409
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47824
International Designator
2021-018AP
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:50:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
77.19°
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Argument of Perigee
95.16°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2409
Alternative Name
Starlink 2409
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 47824U 21018AP 26185.07638895 -.00000749 00000-0 -13185-4 0 9999
2 47824 53.1589 77.1873 0001252 95.1569 264.9574 15.30186531294315
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2409 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX), identified under the OBJECT_ID 2021-018AP and NORAD_CAT_ID 47824. Launched on March 11, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes for data transmission. The dry mass is reported at 248 kilograms, while the launch mass was 260 kilograms. Its primary purpose is communication, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, and utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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-L20-38
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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