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STARLINK-1193 (45100)
COSPAR: 2020-006BJ | Alt Name: Starlink 1193
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45100
International Designator
2020-006BJ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:41:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.05°
Right Ascension
21.31°
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Argument of Perigee
51.60°
Period
91.68 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1193
Alternative Name
Starlink 1193
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45100U 20006BJ 26184.82073701 .00068793 00000-0 54469-3 0 9991
2 45100 53.0460 21.3091 0003645 51.5972 308.5372 15.70709636355424
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1193, also known as Starlink 1193, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on January 29, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. With a dry mass of 248 kilograms, the satellite was launched at a mass of 260 kilograms and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication systems and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes). The mission involves providing communication services utilizing krypton ion thrusters as propulsion systems.
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-L3-57
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
Map
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