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STARLINK-2378 (47916)
COSPAR: 2021-021BJ | Alt Name: Starlink 2378
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47916
International Designator
2021-021BJ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:07:35 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
73.87°
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Argument of Perigee
78.86°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2378
Alternative Name
Starlink 2378
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47916U 21021BJ 26185.08860995 .00000737 00000-0 35526-4 0 9992
2 47916 53.1603 73.8667 0001165 78.8635 281.2497 15.31698604294241
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-2378 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-021BJ) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on March 14, 2021, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (present on all Starlink satellites) and optical inter-satellite links (on a few prototypes), it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan configuration, and its primary mission is communication.
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-L21-57
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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