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STARLINK-2424 (47834)
COSPAR: 2021-018AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 2424
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47834
International Designator
2021-018AZ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:23:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
63.44°
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Argument of Perigee
113.70°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2424
Alternative Name
Starlink 2424
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 47834U 21018AZ 26185.09984872 .00000311 00000-0 21795-4 0 9990
2 47834 53.1591 63.4399 0001128 113.6963 246.4157 15.31701456294587
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2424 satellite, also known as Starlink 2424, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 11, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Weighing 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (present on all units) and optical inter-satellite links (available on prototype models). The satellite's communication mission is supported by krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.
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-L20-48
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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