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STARLINK-2363 (47903)
COSPAR: 2021-021AV | Alt Name: Starlink 2363
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47903
International Designator
2021-021AV
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:58:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.14°
Right Ascension
29.98°
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Argument of Perigee
272.73°
Period
89.14 min
Mean Motion
16.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2363
Alternative Name
Starlink 2363
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47903U 21021AV 26185.04073450 .01319340 12980-2 94668-3 0 9993
2 47903 53.1417 29.9754 0013005 272.7276 87.2272 16.15406823295206
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-2363 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS), designated under the Starlink program. Launched on March 14, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."
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-L21-44
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
Map
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