STARLINK-2364 (47904)

COSPAR: 2021-021AW | Alt Name: Starlink 2364

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 14, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47904

International Designator

2021-021AW

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:52:55 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

74.33°

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Argument of Perigee

97.19°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2364

Alternative Name

Starlink 2364

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 47904U 21021AW  26184.95342379 -.00000983  00000-0 -19914-4 0  9993

2 47904  53.1615  74.3293 0001472  97.1918 262.9251 15.31694485294226

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Summary

The STARLINK-2364 satellite, also known as Starlink 2364 and designated as OBJECT_ID 2021-021AW, was launched on March 14, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Built by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite is part of the Starlink constellation and serves a communication mission with a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, along with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its shape is described as box plus 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-L21-45

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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