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STARLINK-2370 (47910)
COSPAR: 2021-021BC | Alt Name: Starlink 2370
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47910
International Designator
2021-021BC
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:28:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
91.35°
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Argument of Perigee
90.49°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2370
Alternative Name
Starlink 2370
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 47910U 21021BC 26184.06162140 .00003031 00000-0 10936-3 0 9997
2 47910 53.1600 91.3488 0001380 90.4860 269.6299 15.31711822293930
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2370 satellite, also known as Starlink 2370, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 14, 2021, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It features a box plus pan shape and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links on prototypes. The dry mass of the spacecraft is 248 kg, while its launch mass was 260 kg. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, and it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-2370 serves communication purposes as part of the broader Starlink network.
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-L21-51
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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